FG plans another bailout for the sector
Unrepatriated funds of foreign airlines in Nigeria and 16 other African countries have been estimated at $601 million. x
The stuck fund is proceeds of ticket sales made in local currency but blocked due to the non-availability of foreign exchange to recoup it.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) disclosed as it appealed to African governments to release funds and further support local carriers to increase the chances of survival amid the downtime.
In a related development, the Federal Government is contemplating another batch of bailout funds for the aviation sector, after the release of N5 billion.
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Iskwew Air hires female maintenance engineer to lead new division
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Iskwew Air continues to be involved with historic ventures.
Back in March 2019, Teara Fraser, a Metis woman who lives in Vancouver, made history by becoming the first Indigenous woman in Canada to launch her own airline, Iskwew Air.
Fraser, who operates Iskwew Air out of the Vancouver International Airport, hosted a press conference this past Thursday to announce some important company news.
She choked up while announcing Iskwew Air is now officially an Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).
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“What this means is that we can fix our own plane and we can fix others’ airplanes too,” she said.
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Friends and relatives of seven Air Force officers, who died in a plane crash on Sunday, paid glowing tributes to them.
The Nigeria Air Force personnel were on their way from Abuja to Minna, Niger State to rescue abducted students and workers of Government Science College, Kagara when their plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport.
According to NAF, the personnel were Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain); Flight Lieutenant Henry Piyo (Co-Pilot); Flying Officer Michael Okpara (Airborne Tactical ObservationSystem (ATOS) Specialist); Warrant Officer Bassey Etim (ATOS Specialist); Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi (ATOS Specialist); Sergeant UgochukwuOluka (ATOS Specialist) and Aircraftman Adewale Johnson (Onboard Technician).
748 Air Services meets travel agents to shore up valentines’ bookings to the Mara
Renowned aviation company,
748 Air Services has announced a partnership with travel agents to shore up Valentine’s celebrations bookings to the
Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
In the last quarter of 2020, the
airline strategically partnered up with various lodges and camps in the
Mara and increased frequency of flights to boost domestic tourism.
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748 Air Services has signed packages with Keekorok Lodge, Mahali Mzuri, and Sarova Mara among others to create a memorable experience in one of the world’s sublime wonders.
The airline currently has flight and accommodation packages covering return flights, full-board accommodation, game drives and round airstrip transfers. These packages can be booked directly from www.748airservicesltd.com