Although the aviation industry took a hard hit in 2020 and suffered its heaviest losses to date, Turkish Airlines distinguished itself with relatively good business performance. According to CAPA (Centre for Aviation, part of the Aviation Week Network) Turkish Airlines established itself as the busiest aircraft carrier in Europe during the pandemic, and one of…
The House of Representatives has asked the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 to reopen the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, which was shut in March 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It said this would restore lost jobs and cater to the travel needs of thousands of passengers, largely from Northern Nigeria,…
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that 22 travellers have so far tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) among the 1,473 persons of interest tested since the reopening of the nation’s international airspace. The minister revealed this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 briefing on Thursday in Abuja. According to him,…
The Federal Government has released the list of 14 airlines granted approval to commence international flights in Nigeria from tomorrow. Speaking at a briefing of the Presidential Task-Force on Thursday, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, confirmed the September 5 date for the resumption of foreign flights. He also stated that Nnamdi Azikiwe International…