Rivers Aviation Workers Join Nation-wide Protest, Against FG’s Anti-union Act

– By Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie Aviation workers have taken protests across airports nationwide against a new act to stop Unionism in the sector. A cross section of workers in the aviation sector in Rivers State staged a peaceful protest at the Port Harcourt airport, calling for a stop to such acts. Chairman of the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Razak Animasaun told journalists … Continue reading Rivers Aviation Workers Join Nation-wide Protest, Against FG’s Anti-union Act

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Asaba Airport Calibrates ILS, Targets International Operations

The Asaba airport Management Authority, on Tuesday, June 7, said it was targeting improved services and international flight operations with the successful verification of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport. Managing Director of the Asaba Airport Company, Christophe Penninck disclosed this in Asaba while addressing journalists during the verification of the ILS at the airport. He said that with the successful verification of … Continue reading Asaba Airport Calibrates ILS, Targets International Operations

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GOV EMMANUEL ASSURES OF TEN NEW AIRCRAFTS, AS IBOM AIR WELCOMES TWO NEW AIRBUSES

Two new A220-300 series Airbuses have been added to the fleet of Ibom Airline bringing the total to seven aircrafts. Ten of such giant aircrafts are to be added to the fleet to boost the vision of making Ibom Air, the most vibrant airline in the sub-region. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel who announced this on Sunday, June 13, while receiving the … Continue reading GOV EMMANUEL ASSURES OF TEN NEW AIRCRAFTS, AS IBOM AIR WELCOMES TWO NEW AIRBUSES

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DELTA CLARIFIES AIRPORT CONCESSION, APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF MORE ROADS

Delta State Government on Thursday said Asaba International Airport was not sold but only concessioned for 30 years to make for its adequate upgrade into a world-class airport, by the concessionaire. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting of the State’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in Asaba. Aniagwu … Continue reading DELTA CLARIFIES AIRPORT CONCESSION, APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF MORE ROADS

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Delta Govt Concessions Asaba International Airport: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH FDIC/MENZES CONSORTIUM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021, AT THE ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH FDIC/MENZES CONSORTIUM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021, AT THE ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this signing ceremony. My joy knows no bounds as we make another breakthrough in our goal … Continue reading Delta Govt Concessions Asaba International Airport: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH FDIC/MENZES CONSORTIUM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021, AT THE ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

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DELTA TO UPGRADE ASABA AIRPORT TO CATEGORY 9 AS UNITED AIRLINE DEBUTS

Delta Government on Friday said plans were underway to upgrade the Asaba International Airport to a Category 9 Airport to enable it receive bigger planes. Special Projects Director of the Airport, Mr Austin Ayemidejor, disclosed this to journalists shortly after the arrival of United Nigeria Airline’s Maiden flight to Asaba. The airline marked 5N-BWZ which was fully booked with passengers, touched down at exactly 11.40am … Continue reading DELTA TO UPGRADE ASABA AIRPORT TO CATEGORY 9 AS UNITED AIRLINE DEBUTS

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Covid-19: AIR PEACE RESUMES ASABA FLIGHT OPERATION

Air Peace on Tuesday, August 18th, resumed its Lagos-Asaba-Lagos and Abuja-Asaba-Abuja flight operations, with a pledge to deliver the best flight experience to the travelling public on the routes. The Air Peace Boeing 737 with registration No. 5N–BUJ arrived Asaba four months after the closure of the airport due to COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. The aircraft which touched down at the airport at 8.50 am … Continue reading Covid-19: AIR PEACE RESUMES ASABA FLIGHT OPERATION

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