Nigeria’s Aviation News Headline for Monday November 1, 2016

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From left: Chief Pilot of Arik Air, Capt Adetokunbo Adekunbi, Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Suraj Sundaram, Vice President, Ground Operations, Mr. Murat Ozcan, Chairman, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide, , Managing Director, Mr. Chris Ndulue and the Deputy Managing Director , Capt Ado Sanusi, at  a press conference  held in Lagos  yesterday October 31, 2016 to mark the  10th  anniversary of the airline. Photo Credit Adeyanju Olowojoba

 Arik Air Marks Decade of Flying, Plans 52 Aircraft by 2025 .

Arik Air on Monday celebrated its 10th year anniversary with the addition of a new Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft to its fleet. The airline’s Managing Director, Mr Chris Ndulue, told newsmen in Lagos that the addition was part of plans of Arik to increase its fleet to 52 by 2025.  Ndulue said the new aircraft was rolled out to celebrate 10 years of providing safe and secure air travel to the Nigerian public and continuous elevation of Nigeria’s global standing in aviation. He attributed the phenomenal growth of Arik Air to its business model which was based on modern equipment and new technology, high standards of maintenance and connectivity.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/arik-air-marks-decade-flying-plans-52-aircraft-2025






Emirates’ $11m Dubai Airport Business Class Lounge Ready
emirates plane-lagos
Mega carrier, Emirates has undertaken a massive investment to ensure premium passenger comfort, as the airline said it had completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport.
The carrier in a statement, said the $11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete and is part of the airline’s continuous investment to improve and upgrade its products for a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Emirates’ premium customers can now look forward to an enhanced lounge experience with three new distinct concept areas within the Emirates Business Class Lounge.
The latest food and beverage concepts cater to diverse tastes and include a barista experience in partnership with Costa Coffee, a Health hub with Voss water featuring healthier options, and an exclusive Moët & Chandon champagne lounge.
The new offering according to the statement, is in addition to the seven other locations within the lounge with gourmet cuisine prepared by on-site chefs and a complimentary full bar service, which includes premium wine, spirits and champagne. All the food and beverages offered within the lounge are complimentary for Emirates First Class and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum, Gold and Silver members – the airline’s frequent flyer programme.


https://newtelegraphonline.com/emirates-11m-dubai-airport-business-class-lounge-ready




How Government Agencies Frustrate Food Export at Nation’s Airports
…NCAA defends presence of multiple officials


Despite the Federal Government’s campaign for economic diversification and export promotion, there is growing exporters’ apathy due, among others, to logistic difficulties at exit points.
While the availability of supply is not in doubt, the bureaucratic bottlenecks at the airports and alleged extortions by a legion of government officials have more or less made the export corridors almost a no-go area for local exporters.
In the alternative, The Guardian’s investigation reveals, farmers have taken to smuggling to neighbouring countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Cameroun and Ghana, where freighting is cheaper and unhindered by officials.
http://guardian.ng/news/how-government-agencies-frustrate-food-export-at-nations-airports/


 

 



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