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Advancing Nigerian Aviation: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Transformative Changes In The Civil Aviation Act 2022

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On 16 th August 2022, the Civil Aviation Act 2022 (CAA 2022) was enacted, repealing the Civil Aviation Act of 2006.

The new Act introduced various changes that have recently impacted the aviation industry in Nigeria. However, Section 115 (1) and (2) of the CAA 2022 saves acts done under the now-repealed CAA 2006.

On August 16, 2022, the Civil Aviation Act 2022 (CAA 2022) was enacted, repealing the Civil Aviation Act of 2006 and introducing significant changes to the Nigerian aviation industry. Section 115 (1) and (2) of the CAA 2022 safeguard actions taken under the repealed CAA 2006.

The newly enacted CAA 2022 has a broad scope, encompassing individuals, aircraft, air operators, aerodromes, aeronautical products, and licensed aerodromes validated by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), also known as the authority. This expanded application is outlined in Section 2(1)(a)(b)(c) and (d) of the CAA 2022, which was not present in the previous CAA 2006.

Establishment, name change and autonomy of the NCAA

In contrast to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority established in Section 2(1) of the CAA 2006, the CAA 2022, specifically Section 4(1), establishes an autonomous body called the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. This enactment solidifies the autonomy of the NCAA. Additionally, there is a name change, transitioning from "Nigerian" to "Nigeria."

Authority to Regulate Civil Aviation and Functions

According to Section 8(3) of the CAA 2022, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is now exclusively responsible for regulating civil aviation in Nigeria. Regardless of any other laws, the Authority has the sole authority in this regard. In contrast, Section 30(1)(c) of the CAA 2006 only granted discretionary power for making regulations, lacking clear details regarding the functions of the NCAA.

Powers of the Authority to prosecute offenders

The powers granted to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Section 9(1) of the CAA 2022 are not present in the corresponding provisions of the CAA 2006. These extensive powers include:

(a) Conducting investigations into potential offences under the Act involving individuals, organisations, or entities.

(b) Conducting warrantless search and inspections of premises, properties, aircraft, aerodromes, or conveyances as part of its functions under the Act.

(d) Tracing, seizing, detaining, or retaining custody of property reasonably believed to be involved in the commission of an offence under the Act or any other law, for investigation and prosecution purposes.

(e) Sealing premises when there is a reasonable suspicion of their connection with an offence under the Act.

(g) Expropriating property for aeronautical search and rescue operations in emergency situations, when necessary.

(h) Ensuring coordinated aeronautical search and rescue operations within Nigeria's territory.

(i) Granting permission to aircraft owners or authorities of the aircraft's state of registry, subject to the Authority's control, to provide necessary assistance to distressed aircraft.

In the repealed CAA 2006, Section 63(2) granted the Authority the power to prosecute offenders, but only with the consent of the Attorney General of the Federation. This requirement has been removed by Section 9(1)(c) of the CAA 2022, emphasising the Authority's ability to prosecute offenders under the Act or any other relevant law in Nigeria without such consent.

Furthermore, the CAA 2022 made amendments to the power to request information. The CAA 2006, in Section 19(1)(a), allowed authorised officers of the Authority to require information from individuals engaged in air transport business, including the carriage of passengers or goods. However, Section 9(1)(f) of the CAA 2022 removed this restriction, granting the Authority the power to seek and receive information from any person, authority, or company without hindrance for enforcement purposes. The repealed Act limited the requirement of information to those involved in the business of aircraft, while the amended provision allows seeking information from a broader range of sources.

Additionally, the power to conduct search and rescue operations was addressed in more detail in the CAA 2022. The CAA 2006, in Section 30(3)(o), did not provide explicit details on this power. However, Section 9(1)(g), (h), and (i) of the CAA 2022 offer specific provisions outlining the Authority's authority to carry out search and rescue operations.

Director-General Civil Aviation in the CAA 2022.

The CAA 2022 introduced changes to the role of the Director-General compared to the CAA 2006. In the repealed Act, only the Director-General was mentioned, as stated in Section 8(1) which read, "There shall be for the Authority a Director General..." However, the CAA 2022, under Section 11(1), modified this provision by specifying that there shall be a Director General of Civil Aviation.

Another significant change is related to the removal of the Director General of Civil Aviation. In the CAA 2022, the power to remove the Director General now requires confirmation by the Senate, as outlined in Section 11(3). This differs from the CAA 2006, where the removal of the Director General was not subject to Senate confirmation, as stated in Section 8(3) of the CAA 2006.

The 5% air ticket, contract, charter & cargo sales charge

Section 23(1) of the CAA 2022 introduces a 5% charge on all international and domestic air transportation originating in Nigeria, regardless of the place of sale, ticket issuance, or execution of the contract of carriage. In contrast, the CAA 2006 did not specify where this charge would apply.

The CAA 2022, under Section 23(2), provides detailed provisions regarding the 5% charge. It states that the charge will be applicable to the total amount, excluding statutory fees and taxes, paid by a passenger for airfare, in contracts related to the carriage of persons or goods for hire and reward (excluding air ticket issuance), payments for charter flights, and cargo sales.

Furthermore, Section 23(3) of the CAA 2022 removes the authority of airlines to collect the 5% charge. Instead, the NCAA is empowered to delegate the collection of the charge to any person or body at its discretion.

The CAA 2022 also introduces additional provisions in Section 23 that were not present in the CAA 2006. Subsections (4), (5), (6), (7), and (10) are new additions. Subsection (4) imposes a duty on the authority to regulate the manner and time for remittance of funds collected on its behalf by airlines. Subsection (5) specifies that the 5% charge applies to all operators involved in the transportation of persons by air for hire and reward, regardless of the type of aircraft used.

Subsection (6) establishes an obligation for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders to pay a 5% charge management fee for contracts involving fleet management of aircraft other than their own, as specified in their operations specifications or authorisation. This fee may be reviewed by regulations or orders issued by the Authority, as outlined in subsection (7).

Lastly, subsection (10) introduces penalties for failure to remit or pay the 5% charge and management fee to the Authority within the specified time frame. It states that an air operator committing such an offence is liable to a fine of N5,000,000, imprisonment for two years, or both, and the directors of the operator may also face individual liability upon conviction.

General power to regulate civil aviation

The CAA 2022 introduces Section 31(1), which grants the Director-General of the Authority the general power to regulate civil aviation. This provision was not present in the CAA 2006. The Director-General can exercise these powers directly or delegate them to others, which was not specified in the CAA 2006.

Additionally, the CAA 2022 includes a novel provision in Section 31(7) that was absent in the CAA 2006. This provision empowers the Authority to take immediate action in response to safety and security emergencies in civil aviation. The Authority can initiate such action based on a complaint or on its own accord, without requiring answers, pleadings, or formal reports from the involved parties. The Authority can issue orders, rules, regulations, or directives deemed necessary to address the emergency and ensure safety and security in civil aviation, with or without notice or a formal hearing.

Deletion of the Accident Investigation Bureau

Section 29(1) of the CAA 2006 which established the Accident Investigation Bureau was deleted under the CAA 2022. This is because the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has now been created under the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act 2022 to carry out the role that the Accident Investigation Bureau was responsible for.

Provisions regarding safety, security reporting incidents

Under the CAA 2006, Section 30(2)(r) granted powers to make regulations exempting certain aircraft or persons without considering public safety and interest. However, the CAA 2022, in Section 41(1), empowers the NCAA to grant exemptions while ensuring safety, security, and public interest are not compromised.

The CAA 2006 lacked provisions for the implementation of advanced passenger information and passenger name record data exchange. In contrast, Section 42(1)(d) of the CAA 2022 addresses this specific requirement.

A significant change introduced by the CAA 2022 is the authority given to the NCAA to regulate the standards for the deployment of personnel on aircraft under bilateral or multilateral agreements to ensure in-flight security. This provision is outlined in Section 42(1)(f) and was absent in the repealed Act.

Regarding aviation security policies, the CAA 2022 provides detailed provisions in which the NCAA can develop policies, orders, circulars, or directives consistent with the Act. In contrast, the CAA 2006, in Section 30(3)(s), lacked specific guidelines on policy development in the civil aviation sector.

The repealed Act did not include provisions for incident reporting, investigation, and enforcement of punitive measures. However, these matters are now addressed in Section 46(1) and (5) of the CAA 2022.

Right of Access For Inspections

Under the CAA 2006, Section 30(3)(a) granted the Authority the power to have free and unobstructed access to various entities involved in civil aviation for the purpose of inspections. However, the CAA 2022 introduced significant modifications and additions to this provision.

In Section 48(1) of the CAA 2022, the right of access was expanded to include free, unrestricted, unobstructed, and unlimited access to all civil aviation personnel, documents, aircraft, aerodromes, aviation facilities, and other appliances related to air transportation. This access is necessary for the Authority to determine the issuance or granting of certificates of registration or approval.

Furthermore, Sections 48(2), (3), and (4) of the CAA 2022 introduced specific amendments to Section 30(3)(a) of the repealed Act. These amendments provide the Authority with enhanced access rights, such as entering registered or operating aircraft for security inspections, requiring information from aircraft and aerodrome operators, and accessing relevant security documentation and records. The purpose of these expanded access rights is to assess security standards and the implementation of security procedures.

Overall, the CAA 2022 significantly broadened and clarified the Authority's right of access for inspections, ensuring comprehensive oversight and enforcement in the civil aviation sector.

Power To Proactively Prevent Flight

Section 49(1) of the CAA 2022 introduces significant changes to the power to proactively prevent flight, granting the NCAA specific authorities. This provision empowers the Authority to direct operators or airmen not to conduct flights in various circumstances, including when the aircraft is deemed unfit for operation, the airman is unqualified or unfit, or there is a risk of imminent danger to individuals or property on the ground.

In contrast, the CAA 2006 did not include provisions regarding the Authority's power to proactively prevent flight in these specific situations.

The CAA 2022 expands the Authority's capacity to ensure flight safety by enabling the proactive prevention of potentially hazardous flights, safeguarding both aircraft airworthiness and the well-being of individuals on the ground.

Domestication Of More International Conventions

Section 30(1)(a) of the CAA 2006 referenced the Chicago Convention 1947 as the international convention being domesticated. However, Section 31(1)(a) of the CAA 2022 brings significant alterations to this provision by vesting the authority to effect the provisions of the convention on the Director-General of the authority. The CAA 2022 also expands the domestication of international conventions by introducing three additional conventions: The Tokyo Convention 1963, The Montreal Convention 1971, and The Montreal Convention 1991. These new conventions were not included in the CAA 2006. The incorporation of these conventions is stipulated in Section 50 of the CAA 2022.

Security Surcharge fee

The addition of the security surcharge fee in the CAA 2022 is highlighted through the introduction of Section 51(2) and (3). These provisions state that a security surcharge must be paid on each passenger ticket for international air travel originating from Nigeria. The specific amount of the surcharge is determined by the Authority. Furthermore, all funds collected from this surcharge must be paid to the Authority and kept in a separate account solely for the enhancement of aviation security in Nigeria. These provisions were not present in the repealed 2006 Act.

Bilateral Agreements

Section 68(1) of the CAA 2006 allowed for the exchange of functions and duties with another country regarding registered aircraft under specific articles of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. However, Section 54(1) of the CAA 2022 has modified this provision. It now adopts Article 83 bis of the Convention and expands the scope to include additional articles such as aircraft radio equipment. Article 83 bis of the Convention provides a mechanism for resolving disagreements between contracting states through the Council. The CAA 2022 also introduces Article 30 (Aircraft Radio Equipment), which was not present in the CAA 2006.

Automatic Review Of Compensation Rates And Liability Limits

In Section 55(4) the CAA 2022 added a new provision for the advance payment and limitation of liability for international air travel which will be automatically reviewed every five years by Nigeria when they receive a notification from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) .

Registration of Aircraft

In the CAA 2006, Section 30(2)(a) allowed the Authority to make regulations for the registration of aircraft in Nigeria. However, in the CAA 2022, Section 59(1) grants the Authority the power to regulate and make provisions specifically for the registration of civil aircraft or any interest therein in Nigeria. Additionally, Section 60(1) of the CAA 2022 introduces the requirement to record aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or appliances intended for use in Nigeria in a national civil aircraft register.

Establishment of SSP and implementation of SMS

Section 62(1) and (2) of the CAA 2022 introduce the establishment of a State Safety Programme (SSP) and Safety Management System (SMS). These additions, absent in the CAA 2006, prioritise proactive safety measures and risk management in the aviation industry. The SSP enhances national safety oversight, while the SMS ensures individual organisations implement robust safety management processes tailored to their operations. These provisions aim to foster a culture of safety, reduce incidents, and enhance public confidence in aviation.

Limitation on Establishment of Waste Disposal Facilities

Section 77 of the CAA 2022 introduces a restriction on the construction of a refuse disposal facility or site within a distance of 13 kilometres from the vicinity of an aerodrome. This provision aims to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of aerodromes by minimising potential hazards and risks associated with waste disposal. It is noteworthy that such a provision was absent in the repealed CAA 2006, indicating an important development in aviation regulations to safeguard aerodrome operations and surrounding areas. By implementing this limitation, authorities can better manage and mitigate potential conflicts between waste management activities and aviation operations, prioritising the safety and welfare of air travellers and airport personnel.

Liability limits for injury, loss or damage to persons/property on land

Section 79(5)-(12) of the CAA 2022 replaces the previous Section 49(2) in the repealed CAA 2006. These new provisions expand on the liabilities faced by aircraft owners and operators in cases of injury, loss, or damage to individuals or property. The updated section offers comprehensive clarity on the liabilities and potential consequences associated with such incidents.

New Offences

Section 80 of the CAA 2022 introduces a new offence of forgery or counterfeiting of documents, which was not present in the CAA 2006.

The CAA 2022, under Section 82(4)(a), (b), and (c), adds additional offences, including wilful failure to report to the Authority, failure to maintain required records, and falsification of reports, accounts, or records. These offences were not included in the repealed Act.

Section 82(6) of the CAA 2022 introduces the offence of neglecting or refusing to cooperate with Authority investigations or inquiries. This provision is new and was not found in the CAA 2006.

In Section 85(3) of the CAA 2022, it is stated that using or operating any equipment or item, such as a mobile phone, that can interfere with aircraft radio frequency or navigational equipment, against the instructions of the pilot-in-command or flight crew, is considered illegal. This provision was not present in the CAA 2006.

Additionally, Section 85(4) of the CAA 2022 establishes that the pilot-in-command, when faced with unruly passenger behaviour, is obligated to take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the aircraft and passengers. They may also seek assistance from anyone on board. This provision is newly added and was not included in the CAA 2006.

Protection of Informants and witnesses

The CAA 2022 introduces the "Protection of Informants and Witnesses" provision, which was not present in the repealed CAA 2006. Section 90(1) of the CAA 2022 requires the Authority to take reasonable steps to protect the identity of individuals who provide information voluntarily. The Authority is also obligated to treat the volunteered information as confidential.

Power to establish a training facility

Section 100(1) of the CAA 2022 introduces a new provision that allows for the establishment of a training facility, academy, or similar establishment to provide training in safety, security, and economic oversight in civil aviation. This addition is not present in the CAA 2006. Furthermore, Section 100(2) grants the NCAA the authority to impose fees for such training as it considers appropriate.

The amendments introduced in the CAA 2022 have brought about significant changes to the previous CAA 2006, covering various aspects of aviation regulation. These changes encompass a wide range of areas such as enhanced powers for the regulatory authority, establishment of new programs and facilities, introduction of new offences, expansion of international conventions, and improved protection for informants and witnesses.

Overall, these changes can be seen as positive and progressive steps towards strengthening aviation safety, security, and regulatory oversight. The addition of powers and provisions, such as the establishment of a State Safety Programme (SSP) and Safety Management System (SMS), the regulation of refuse disposal facilities near aerodromes, and the inclusion of new offences like forgery and counterfeiting of documents, demonstrate a commitment to addressing emerging challenges and enhancing the industry's efficiency and effectiveness.

Moreover, the domestication of more international conventions and the introduction of measures to protect informants and witnesses showcase a dedication to aligning Nigerian aviation practices with international standards and ensuring a robust legal framework.

The changes also emphasise the importance of continuous training and professional development within the industry, as exemplified by the establishment of training facilities for safety, security, and economic oversight.

In summary, the changes introduced in the CAA 2022 reflect a positive evolution in aviation regulation, aiming to enhance safety, security, and operational standards. These amendments align Nigeria's civil aviation practices with international norms and demonstrate a commitment to staying abreast of emerging challenges and advancing the industry's overall growth.

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NIGERIA: Aviation Industry In 2022; A New Shape

Year 2021 was so challenging for the aviation industry that struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and begin new year on sound footing. This was as the industry would have to contend with issues like the concession of four major international airports, the establishment of a national carrier that is expected to commence operation this year as well as the setting up of a leasing company and a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to help curtail capital flight, ease the leasing process for domestic airlines, improve aircraft maintenance turnaround time and generally develop the sector among others .

New ground handling charges

Among the issues that would run its course this year is the increase in ground handling charges which is expected to take effect on January 1, 2022.

Coming after 35 years of the last amendment of handling charges, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) approved new safety threshold charges for air cargo companies. The amendment was last made in 1986 but the new rates commenced from October 2021 for international airlines and January 1, 2022 for domestic operators.

The NCAA approved between $1,500 and $5,000 (passenger and cargo flights) for handlers for a narrow and wide body aircraft respectively, while domestic operators will now pay between N20,000 and N70,000, depending on the aircraft type. Narrow body aircraft are Boeing B737, Airbus A320, ER 135 and ATR, while wide body aircraft are B767, A330, B777, B747 and B787.

Chairman, Association of Ground Handlers (AGHAN), Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, said while other African countries charge $4,000, they remit 5 per cent of about $200 to their governments, the Nigerian government is getting just $20 stressing that the disparity was miles apart and is a lot of capital flight out of the country.

Airport concession

Concession is a key issue that could dominate discussions this year which if not handled well, may even lead to litigation between the Ministry of Aviation and labour unions. When the bid for the concession of airports was opened last year, the report showed that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) was in deep financial crisis largely caused by a huge debt of over N140 billion such that the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), FAAN branch, warned bidders to be wary of the indebtedness of the agency.

Bidders were warned that the agency has over 60 pending litigations arising from several faulty concession agreements that are yet to be resolved including the unresolved BI- Courtney concession of Murtala Muhammed Airport (MM2). The NUP noted that FAAN was indebted to contractors who have completed their obligations to it to the tune of over N15 billion even as sources within the agency told Daily Sun that the figure does not include uncompleted contracts. NUP urged bidders to investigate not only their claims, but should clarify from the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, how the over $1 billion loan from China for the construction of the same terminals earmarked for concession would be repaid.

But Sirika in a zoom meeting insisted that concession is the only way that the airports would be maximised and allayed the fears of the unions that there would be job losses. “The airports in Nigeria are currently operating in a suboptimal environment as there is relatively low asset utilisation due to the limited opening hours of other smaller Nigerian airports; lack of terminal capacity as the airports fall short of gates, stands and check-in desks. An overstretched facility is the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos terminal, built in 1979 for 200,000 passengers, but currently processes nearly eight million flyers,” Sirika said.

Launch of MRO, leasing company

The establishment of an MRO and aviation leasing company this year would be one of the most crucial achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and would be a huge boost for the industry.

According to Sirika, the establishment of both facilities would curtail capital flight, ease the leasing process for domestic airlines, encourage foreign investment, enhance technology transfer to Nigerians, improve aircraft maintenance turnaround time and generally develop the aviation sector. The Ministry said that there is presently no aviation leasing company in the entire African continent and the existing ones are controlled by major international lessors who are usually reluctant to lease aircraft to African airlines because of the risks involved.

For the MRO, the Minister said the plan is to have an independent facility which would be sited at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and would cater to the West and Central African market and will also service the proposed national carrier and the leasing company. It said most airlines take their aircraft oversees for maintenance and the cost is ernomous.

The leasing company would be structured as a joint venture between the FG and the private investor, where in the short term, aircraft would be leased from international lessors and sub-leased to African airlines but the long term plan is to acquire, own and lease aircraft directly to African airlines. The MRO would have the capacity to service narrow and wide body aircraft and the government would support this venture by establishing a free zone at the airports.

The Consortium of A J Walters Leasing Limited and Glovesly Pro-Project Limited was announced last year as the preferred bidder to establish the leasing company; while the Consortium of A J Walters Aviation Limited, EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering (EGME) and Glovesly Pro-Project Limited as the preferred bidder to establish the MRO.

A J Walters Leasing (AJW Leasing) is the leasing subsidiary of A J Walter Group. The company optimises airline fleet strategies by leasing aircraft engines and spare parts. It manages a substantial portfolio of leases and has a customer base of 22 airlines in more than 20 countries.

Glovesly Pro-Project Limited is an indigenous and integrated company incorporated under the laws of Nigeria. The company has the capacity to contribute to the challenging and growing requirements in the Aviation industry, communication, power sector, building construction, civil engineering, Road Construction and General procurement.

EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering (EGME) is a leading MRO in the Middle East and Africa offering MRO services to commercial aircraft, engines and components, with a customer base of over 81 airlines. Glovesly Pro-Project Limited is an indigenous and integrated company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

National carrier

Three years after the Federal Government announced plans to establish a new national carrier after the liquidation of the Nigerian Airways in 2003, Sirika announced recently that the proposed carrier would begin operations in April 2022.

He told House correspondents at the end of a virtual Federal Executive Council meeting that the Federal Government would own not more than five per cent equity stake in the carrier and that the airline would be capable of providing 70,000 jobs. He said Nigerian investors would own 46 per cent shares while international strategic partners would own 49 per cent stake and that the outline business case has been approved by the Council

The minister explained that the airline would start operations with three wet-leased aircraft and then continue to expand, place orders and then get deliveries. He assured the nation that the MRO facility for the carrier and others would begin in Abuja next year and that partners for the MRO had been approached and once approved by the Federal Executive Council, work would start in April 2022.

Fleet, route expansion for airlines

Domestic airlines are expected to expand their fleet and open routes this year. Operators like Ibom Air inked a deal last year with Airbus, to buy 10 A220 jets and there are indications that the airline could spend over $915 million for the purchase. The two A220 which were wet-leased from Egypt Air last year would be returned at the expiration of the lease agreement in June 2022 and the airline would dry lease two planes to replace the two that would be returned in June and operate them till the first two out of the 10 Airbus planes are delivered in 2023.

Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier fully paid for 13 new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft from the Embraer Facility in Sao Jose Dos Campos and made purchase rights of additional 17 more which will be activated by 2023. The airline received four of the aircraft last year and more are expected to be delivered this year.

Speaking while receiving one of the jets last year at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, the Chairman and CEO of the airline, Chief Allen Onyema, said they hoped to have all the 13 aircraft that was paid for in 2022.

“We hope to have all the 13 aircraft we paid for in 2022. We have paid for the 13 aircraft and made purchase right of additional 17. In addition to the firm orders of 13 aircraft, which we would have received before the end of 2022, we would make further commitment of 10 additional aircraft and by the time we have 30 aircraft. we would employ about 17,000 personnel.”

Source: sunnewsonline.com

Industry Overview

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority

Civil aviation is a critical element in Nigeria's transportation system and indeed its economy. Nigeria has twenty (20) airports and many regulated airstrips and heliports; 23 active domestic airlines; 554 licensed pilots; 913 licensed engineers and 1700 cabin personnel. Nigeria being Africa's most populous country is an important destination for over 22 foreign carriers. Nigeria currently has Bilateral Air Services Agreements with over 78 countries.

From Nigeria, air travelers can fly directly to many of the world's business centers such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Johannesburg, Atlanta, Amsterdam, Dubai and Jeddah to mention a few. With the attainment of America's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category One Certification, Nigerian registered carriers can now fly directly into the United States of America (USA). In recent years, domestic and overseas passenger traffic has risen steadily at an average of 10% per annum and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, the Nation's main gateway, accounting for over 60 per cent of the total passenger and aircraft movement. The consistent rise in passenger and aircraft has spun a thriving service industry, driven not just by private-sector profit motives but also by innovation and the strong desire to satisfy customers. The airport is being repositioned as a regional hub by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The effort of Government to reposition the airports in Nigeria is being complimented by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency which has made massive investments in the upgrade of Navigational facilities including new radar systems and modern landing aids. The Agency has well-trained personnel which includes 490 Air Traffic Controllers. The Nigerian International airports, notably in Abuja, Calabar, Kano, Lagos and Port-Harcourt, are leading cargo centers. An important segment of the air transport sector, the air-freight business is kept alive by a combination of shippers, airlines, leading currier firms (such as UPS and DHL) and handling companies (such as NAHCO and SAHCOL). All the essential components in the sector, airlines, passengers, aircraft, crew, service providers are working in harmony to deliver a safe and economically sound air transport system that meets national and international standards.

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Located in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria’s aviation industry has the capacity to become a main driver of economic growth for the continent and transform the country into a regional and continental aviation hub. However, the local industry at present continues to be constrained by ongoing issues, such as a lack of consolidation, infrastructure and investment, new challenges stemming from the country’s recent recession. Facing another wake-up call as local carriers struggle to stay afloat, the government is taking the opportunity to push for substantial industry changes.

Privatisation of airports, investment in a new national carrier and support for the development of a range of critical aviation services to be conducted locally are all part of the shake-up that stakeholders are hoping will catalyse the sector into reaching its potential.

Recent Performance

Though the aviation industry has demonstrated robust growth in recent years, its performance was below expectations. According to the “Nigerian Aviation Landscape – A Diagnostic Assessment of the Market” report, a 2017 study by AviaSolutions for the Federal Ministry of Transportation (Aviation), in the years running from 2006 to 2015 passenger traffic increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, while the sector’s GDP grew by a CAGR of 6.4% during the same period.

However, Nigeria is still only the fourth-largest air passenger market in Africa, behind South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. Relative to its population of roughly 189m as of early 2018, ranking it in the top spot on the continent and seventh globally, the country’s aviation market is relatively small. In 2015 the air customer base was only 8.5m, approximately 0.05 times the size of the population, while in Brazil the market was close to 0.50 times and the US exceeded 1.80 times.

However, the industry has grown in the number of jobs it indirectly and directly supports, from just under 159,000 workers in 2010 to 651,000 as of August 2017, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Meanwhile, its contribution to GDP has varied, falling from $532m in 2014 to $364m in 2016, when it accounted for 5.79% of the transport sector’s total contribution. However, in August 2017 IATA told local media that air transport contributed $8.2bn to the country’s GDP, potentially signifying an upward change.

In the second quarter of 2017 the total number of passengers was over 3m, for a year-on-year (y-o-y) decrease of 20%, according to the latest available data from the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2016, the last full year for which official data was available, 15.2m travellers passed through Nigerian Airports. The majority, 72%, used domestic terminals, while the remaining 28% travelled internationally. Traffic increased by 1.6% in the airports that data was collected for in both years, while cargo movements increased by 1.4% to 191.7m kg. However, the data from the second quarter of 2017 shows that 42m kg of cargo was moved, a decline of 7.7% y-o-y. Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos was by far the busiest in 2016, accounting for 34.2% of domestic passengers, 69.1% of international passengers and 91.7% of all cargo movements.

Data from the second quarter of 2017 shows an increase in performance to 74.8% of international passengers and 40.7% domestic for the airport.

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The Aviation Industry in Nigeria – Recent Developments

December 12, 2022

Nigeria’s economy is one of the biggest on the continent, and like all other economic industries, the aviation industry is one of the most rewarding for investors. The growing demand for aviation services in Nigeria has encouraged many airlines to establish or plan to establish operations in Nigeria. However, this industry is faced with a lot of challenges ranging from regulatory, institutional, and structural challenges, the ability of operators in the industry to access financial facilities, and the ability of investors to repatriate funds, without any form of difficulty as well as underfunding of the industry. These challenges have also led to operating airlines to either limit operations in the country or completely stop operations.

With the continuous growth and challenges in the industry, the Nigerian aviation industry is expected to experience significant improvements in terms of development, infrastructure, safety, and security. In 2022, the industry experienced a lot of developments as it worked to overcome various challenges. A very notable development is the assent of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) noted that this development will help strengthen the power of NCAA as the primary regulatory agency in the Nigerian Aviation industry. The Act repeals the Civil Aviation Act, No. 6, 2006 and enacts the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 to establish an effective regulatory and institutional framework for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria with a view to promoting aviation safety and security, assuring that Nigeria’s obligations under international aviation agreements are carried out, and consolidating the law relating to civil aviation regulation in Nigeria [1] .

Another noteworthy development in the Nigerian aviation industry in 2022 is Ethiopian Airways’ involvement in Nigerian Airways through the acquisition of a 49% interest in the airline. This announced collaboration has faced mixed reactions from stakeholders and critics. Some critics are of the opinion that Nigeria should have partnered with a carrier outside Africa. However, it should be emphasized that more partnerships like this will advance the continent’s growth and economic development, which is one of the major objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Dagmawit Moges, the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics describes this collaboration between the two highest populated African nations as a partnership that will impact greatly on the Aviation industry in the continent and intergovernmental relationships [2] .

General Overview of Nigeria’s Aviation Laws and Regulators

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended)

The Constitution is the apex law in Nigeria. Aviation-related issues were specified in Schedule II, Part I, item 3 of the Exclusive Legislative List of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Therefore, “aviation including airports, safety of aircraft, and carriage of passengers and goods by air” indicates that the National Assembly in Abuja has the authority to consider aviation matters [3] .

Civil Aviation Act of 2020

The National assembly in line with the powers conferred on them by the 1999 constitution, enacted the Civil Aviation Act (the Aviation Act) 2020 as the principal law that regulates the aviation industry in Nigeria. The Act established the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as the autonomous body responsible for regulating the industry. Section 4 (3) enables the NCAA to be independent in the discharge of its duties and functions under the Act and for that purpose shall not, except as provided under this Act, take directives from any person or authority.

Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2015 (NCAR 2015)

The NCAR 2015 contains Implementing Standards which provides detailed requirements that support the intent of the regulators in line with the Act. When it was initially published in 2006, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR) aimed to establish national standards in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act of 2006 and for standardized operational procedures, safety management and training system in conformity with Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs) contained in the Annexes to the Chicago Convention. The NCAR was then updated in 2015 to incorporate the most recent ICAO amendments to the SARPs [4] .

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Act 1996 (FAAN Act)

The FAAN Act establishes the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN). As a statutory body, FAAN performs its functions according to the policy and guidelines provided by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation.

Section 1 of the Act provides the functions of FAAN amongst other things to include,

To ensure airport’s adequate services and facilities for the safe operation of flights and landing of passengers
Provision of adequate conditions wherein passengers and goods may be carried by air and situation where aircraft may be used for other useful purposes
To prohibit the carriage of goods which have been declared prohibited.
To prohibit the launching of any structure which is considered dangerous to the safety navigation of air due to its high position.
Compulsory provision of accommodation and other facilities for the effective handling of consumers and baggage
To ensure there are sufficient personnel for effective security at all airports
Nigeria Airspace Management Act 1999 (NAM Act)

Section 1 of the NAM Act establishes the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

In section 7, the functions of NAMA were provided to include the provision of air traffic services in Nigeria, provision of aerodromes in all major Nigerian airports, and generally secure the safety, efficiency and regularity of air navigation.

In addition to the assent of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari, Punch newspaper reports that the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to amend the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Bill 2022 [5] . However, there are currently no reports indicating that this has been assented. It is therefore clear that the National Assembly is working to eliminate all regulatory difficulties in the aviation industry.

With the Civil Aviation Act, 2022 taking effect, it can be said that Nigeria has the needed legal infrastructure required for the country’s aviation industry. However, there seems to be a gap in the reciprocity clauses in the Bilateral Air Services Agreement signed between Nigeria and several other nations on the global scene. As a result, there is a one-way flow of air operators in which international airlines travel into Nigeria, but not a lot of Nigerian airlines on the international scene.

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New Aircraft: Nigeria’s aviation faces historical changes, growth

November 28, 2023
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Historical changes The Nigerian aviation industry has continued to experience historic changes, growth, and development. Gone are the days when over 98 per cent of aircraft operating in the country’s sky were over 25 and 30 years old.

It was a period when a former Minister of Aviation described aircraft in service as ‘flying coffins,’ derogatory and damaging remarks about the age of aircraft, which he attributed to the frequent air accidents then.

Aside from Nigeria Airways, which operated relatively newer airplanes, many other airlines after the deregulation of the sector in the 1980s, operated geriatric airplanes like the DC-9, DC-10, B747-200, B727, B737 classics, and many others that flooded the market.

Interestingly, the deregulation and liberalisation of the sector also contributed to motivating new entry of firms into the sector. However, the effects of less regulation provided passengers with different choices in terms of price service options for different routes.

The country’s travel population managed it then because they were the ones available at the time. People put their hearts in their mouths any time they wanted to travel. The horrendous regulation at that time before Dr. Harold Demuren came on board to clean the Augean stable coupled with ‘old’ airplanes put the entire aviation sector in a very precarious situation.

Cape Town Convention The signing of the Cape Town Convention opened the floodgates of the acquisition of newer airplanes by airlines as carriers are at liberty to lease aircraft. The primary aim of the Convention and the Protocol was to resolve the problem of obtaining certain and opposable rights to high-value aviation assets, namely airframes, aircraft engines, and helicopters, which, by their nature, have no fixed location.

This problem arises primarily from the fact that legal systems have different approaches to securities, title retention agreements, and lease agreements, which creates uncertainty for lending institutions regarding the efficacy of their rights.

This hampers the provision of financing for such aviation assets and increases the borrowing cost. This promotes the granting of credit for the acquisition of more modern and thus more fuel-efficient aircraft. Airlines also are more aware of right-sizing their fleet.

There is nothing wrong with operating older aircraft. Economic factors have made operators look into cutting costs by shifting to more expensive but efficient aircraft types. It is also not totally true that old aircraft are the cause or causes of air accidents, the frequent air accidents and incidents made even the die-hard believer that the age of an aircraft does not have any correlation with air crashes to have a rethink over the continuous operations of those airplanes.

Solution In a frenzy to look for an urgent solution, a former Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Kemafor Chikwe, and her Ministry introduced an age limit for aircraft of more than 22 years. This raised a lot of uproar in the sector by experts and analysts who felt the action was set to destroy investments such as BAC1-11, DC-9, B727, and B737-200, and their likes that were over 22 years old were automatically grounded. The carriers made a shift towards relatively newer aircraft of 15 to 20 years to continue their operations. Many airlines that lacked the financial wherewithal fell by the wayside and naturally went into extinction. Newer airlines emerged but soon faded out as competition became fiercer.

Arik set the stage Came Arik Air, which changed the narrative of new airplanes that its management chorused ‘Tear rubber’ euphemism for brand new aircraft. It was a marketing gimmick, a slang for new aircraft Arik dominated the entire airspace with many brand-new wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. The airline was the first domestic operator to fly NEXTGEN B737-700 and B737-800, which it used for domestic, regional, and intercontinental routes. The airline’s A330 gave it a comparative advantage over its competitors on some major routes. But the A340-500 was one of the biggest mistakes of the carrier and it is not surprising to see the aircraft abandoned and grounded in a bush at the Lagos airport. The last few years have seen Nigerian carriers turn the corner with their massive aircraft orders, signposting a change in business model.

Air Peace makes mass order Air Peace had in September 2023 made a firm order of five Embraer E175 aircraft, thus raising the airline’s total aircraft order to 33. The airline had earlier made firm orders for 13 Embraer E195-E2, and 15 Boeing MAX and has now ordered five of the Embraer E175. Out of the orders made, Air Peace has already received five Embraer E195-E2, while the rest of the E195-E2 will be delivered in early 2025. Embraer noted that Air Peace was already an operator of Embraer’s newest and largest jet, the E195-E2, noting that these smaller aircraft will complement the airline’s existing fleet, allowing Air Peace to dynamically match capacity to demand, protecting yields and route viability. Head of Africa and Middle East Region, Commercial Aviation, Stephan Hannemann, said: “Air Peace’s strategic and innovative approach continues to make them a powerhouse of aviation success in West Africa. Already an E2 operator, it now makes sense to upgrade their ERJ145 fleet, offering passengers more seats and comfort with the E175. The commonality of the cockpits between the E1 and E2 fleet also simplifies aircrew costs and management.”

Ibom Air follows suite Just last week, Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, proudly announced the successful delivery of the first of 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft ordered from the aircraft manufacturer Airbus at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. In attendance at the modest handover ceremony held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Airbus’s Mirabel facilities in Canada were the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the CEO of Ibom Air, Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. George Uriesi. On hand from Airbus to perform the handover were Benoît Schultz, President and CEO of Airbus Canada; Daniel Wenninger, Head of the A220 Programme Office; and Marc Arpin, Head of A220 Customer Line, Airbus Canada.

Overland Airways takes E175 delivery Similarly, Overland Airways placed a firm order for three new Embraer E175 regional jets, plus rights for the purchase of another three. The deal is worth $299.4 million, at list prices, if all purchase rights are exercised.

Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo, was confident that the airline had invested in the right equipment, as regional aviation is on an optimistic post-pandemic recovery.

Overland took delivery of the first of three new E175LRs, signaling a strategic shift from its predominantly turboprop fleet. The move is part of the airline’s expansion plans, aimed at increasing its domestic capacity and regional growth, according to Managing Boyo.

“We now have very flexible options to grow our fleet and capacity to meet all future demand,” he said in a statement. The newly built 88-seat aircraft, PR-ECJ (MSN 17000938), has yet to be added to the Nigerian register. Overland Airways, a 20-year-old West African carrier affiliated with the Landover Aviation Services Company, also holds options for three more of the type.

Expansion pressure The Nigerian airlines’ intention to acquire a sizeable number of airplanes stems from their desire to expand their footprint on the domestic and international markets. They have realised the potential to grow their operations and increase competitiveness now that the aviation industry has recovered from the effects of Covid-19. Home to the world’s fastest-growing cities, Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria is poised to witness a substantial surge in aviation demand over the next two decades.

Airbus Global Forecast for Nigeria According to the 2023 Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), airlines serving Nigeria will require approximately 160 passenger and freight aircraft by 2042. This includes 131 single-aisle aircraft like the A220 and A320 families, along with 28 wide-body aircraft such as the A330 and A350 families, all aimed at serving the burgeoning Nigerian market.

As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria boasts a vibrant and expanding economy, making the aviation industry a key player in connecting the nation’s diverse regions and fueling economic progress.

As the aerospace industry in Nigeria and Africa at large continues to expand and diversify, there is a growing demand for specialized skills, opening up thousands of new opportunities for young people on the continent. Already, the industry has created an estimated 7.7 million direct and indirect jobs in Africa. Airbus forecasts an additional demand for 17,000 technicians, 14,000 pilots, and 23,000 cabin crew positions across Africa over the next two decades.

Last line The country’s major shift to brand-new aircraft will boost confidence amongst the travelling public, cut huge operating costs and make them be profitable in the long run.

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Africa: Nigeria’s Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Airports And Navigational Infrastructure In 2024 Budget With N23 Billion Naira

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In an unprecedented move, the Federal Government has unveiled its ambitious vision to transform the nation’s aviation landscape with a whopping budget of N23,085,000,000 earmarked for the rehabilitation and enhancement of airports, airfields, and air navigational equipment in the upcoming 2024 fiscal year.

According to punchng.com, from this allocation, a total sum of N20,985,000,000 was budgeted for the rehabilitation and repairs of airports and aerodromes, while 2.1bn was budgeted to rehabilitate air navigational equipment.

The figure which is part of the FG’s executive proposal in the 2024 Appropriation Bill also earmarked over N63.31 billion for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

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While the ministry is to get N39.80bn, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency is to get N13,199,789,935, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria would get N5,500,235,528 while the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau would receive the sum of N4,808,779,916.

Furthermore, other details of the allocation revealed that the Aviation Ministry and its agencies would be spending over N1.39b on refreshments and meals, welfare packages, and sporting activities, among other listed items.

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As an ongoing project, the Ministry plans to spend N2 billion on the development of Aerospace University in Abuja, and N1 billion on the expansion of wing D and E fingers of Murtala Mohammed Airport, in Lagos.

Also, while N500 million has been earmarked for ongoing projects on safety, security-critical projects and airport certification nationwide, N10 million has been budgeted for the purchase of fire trucks for airports.

N60 million has also been set aside for the ongoing Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement, and Multilateral Air Service Agreement, for Namibia, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal Israel, Pakistan, Iran, South Africa, Eritrea, Namibia, Venezuela, among others.

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Nigeria’s Aviation Roadmap: Long In Promise, Short In Delivery?

In Nigeria, the needed executive capacity to implement aviation roadmap programmes is lacking on an international scale. WOLE SHADARE highlights the impediments to this policy adopted by successive governments.

Sing songs?

The ‘mantra’, aviation road-map seems to have been the sing-song for any new administration saddled with the responsibility of leaving the sector when they met it.

The airports’ infrastructural report of Nigeria unlike South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda and Kenya is nothing to write home about as many of the road-map have failed to address the infrastructural needs of the airports. Specifically, the poor standards of airports hinders effective international trade in any country

Speakers point way forward

Experts at a well attended, star studded two day Cargo and Export expo and exhibition held at the prestigious Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and put together by Publisher, African Travel Quarterly (ATQ) Magazine and organizer, Akwaaba African Travel Market, the first travel market in West Africa, Amb. Ikechi Uko expressed disappointment that several of the road-map put together by many Aviation Ministers in the past to address the myriads of problems in the industry are yet to yield the desired results.

Speakers like former Managing Director of FAAN, Mr. Richard Aisuebeogun, Aviation Security expert, Group Capt. John Ojikutu (Rtd), CEO Belujane Consult, Chris Aligbe, Principal Managing Partner, Avaero Capital Partners, Sindy Foster, Aviation Consultant, Dr. Daniel Young among others highlighted what needed to be done to ensure that the country was more prosperous in the aviation sector, with calls to policymakers to remove bottlenecks that have impeded growth over the years.

X-raying past efforts

Three Ministers stand out for pursuing vigourously the aviation sector road map that many felt would change the face of aviation in all ramifications.

The former Ministers were Stella Oduah, Osita Chidoka and the current Ministers of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika. While Oduah channeled all her energy into airport remodeling, building of cargo airports that were built as several millions of dollar that are yet to function or at best abandoned, Chidoka’s short stint in aviation left him with no time to ensure that service provision at many of the major airports were top notch and some that could compete with other airports anywhere in the world.

He mooted the idea of free WiFi at Abuja and Lagos airport and this he pursued vigorously when he commissioned the Glo-wifi project for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where he also launched the enhanced security features for ground transportation in Nigeria airports.

Owing to his short stint in the sector as a Minister, he made many recommendations which to him would serve as a blueprint for the incoming administration. The former minister also recommend ed the full implementation of the report of the Paul Dike Committee for implementation by the in-coming administration. The Paul Dike committee report was comprehensive and one that tackled how to solve the myriads of problems drawing the nation’s aviation backward.

It is doubtful if 50 per cent of the committee’s recommendations were ever implemented; a situation that has stunted the country’s aviation growth.

Chidoka particularly made proposals relating to the national carrier debate, Aviation Master Plan, the aerotropolis project, performance management and customer service as well as corporate governance of the industry.

Enter Oduah, the former Minister serenaded her audience with the plans to make aviation in Nigeria rank next to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She embarked on a massive airport remodeling project that gulped over $600 million which many described as a huge waste of resources going by the quality of jobs and procurement done by her administration at the time.

She declared that her focus was to reposition the aviation industry as a major contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The projection, according to the Minister, was that from the fiscal year 2012, the Aviation Ministry should be able to contribute about 30 per cent of all its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the Federation Account, stressing that revenue enhancement was at the heart of the reform and transformation of the sector.

The Minister restated her resolve to turn Nigeria’s aviation sector into a Regional and continental hub, saying facilities and infrastructure at the various airports are being renovated under the special Airport Renovation/Remodelling Projects (ARP) 2011.

She lamented the obsolete facilities at the airports and vowed to give Nigerians facilities and services comparable to what they get from other developed parts of the world. Shortly before she was sacked by former President Goodluck Jonathan and since she left, the infrastructure deficit at the major airports in the country is a far cry to the enormous revenue generated by these aerodromes except for some infrastructure provision which are few and far between.

Policy somersault

One of the biggest problems bedeviling aviation is lack of policy continuity. Although, it serves no usefulness if a policy that is seen not to be working is discarded with a view to fine tuning or reworking for the public.

It is observed that many of the roadmaps are not new but slightly different in name adjustment to make them look real. A typical example is airport remodeling which successive Ministers are doing under different names to meet the challenges of today.

For instance, the plan to set up a national carrier predates the current administration and it is one Sirika and the entire government is pursuing vigorously but it is not certain how that appears to be achieved within a few months to the end of the administration. But Sirika again assured that a new airline for Nigeria would be born early next year. Hopes have been raised in the past. It remains to be seen how the project is delivered.

Can Sirika tows a different path?

It is indisputable that the Aviation Ministry has far exceeded the past administration in the area of provision of infrastructure when one considers the speed at which the Abuja Airport runway was upgraded in less than six months and also the speed at which the Enugu airport was fixed, decision to fix the Murtala Muhammed Airport run 18/L airfield lighting that has becoming embarrassing to the country since over 18 years and the installation of RESA Airport Data System platform ending once and for all, the challenges associated with passenger facilitation that has bedeviled the airports since June when SITA 10-years contract came to an end.

Four promises that stood out in Sirika’s roadmap are The establishment of a national carrier, the concession of four of the nation’s international airports, the establishment of the maintenance, repair and the overhaul centre (MRO), and lastly, the establishment of the aviation leasing company, which is the aircraft leasing programme.

While some of them may not be achievable before 2023, the setting up of an airline for Nigeria looks feasible, key infrastructure projects have been undertaken, concession of the four major airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano is almost concluded.

Experts’ views

A chieftain of Aviation Safety Round Table (ASRT) and Head, Research & Corporate travel at Zenith Travals, Olumide Ohunayo alleged that many of the road maps by successive Ministers of Aviation are laced with underlining contracts attached to them which are not done in the overall interest of the country.

His words, “Until the system changes, we will continue to have a series of road maps that have provided the desired results. Every Minister jettisons the policy of their predecessors and starts his own. We must continue to work hard to have appropriate air maps that would continue to be beneficial to all. We have lost the MRO to Ghana in spite of the fact that we are a category one aviation country. Without a sound aviation roadmap, we cannot attract credible investors into the country”.

Former Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Capt. Noggie Meggison disclosed that policy inconsistency has mitigated against a clear-cut policy for the industry, adding that Nigeria needs a robust aviation roadmap content that would fly with the decision to carry everybody along in its implementation.

“We need to look at the road-map. It is a road-map put together by praise singers or people who have the interest of the country at heart. That is food for thought”.

The absence of trust in the implementation of public policies and facilitation of a holistic execution of government programmes among successive governments in Nigeria could partly be ascribed to institutional systems that are not functioning properly

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INTRODUCTION:

Modernization, drive for leisure, necessity have all impacted on the travels and tours need of mankind globally. Therefore, the need for a new airline to meet the demand for additional, higher-quality passenger and cargo service linking all states in Nigeria and other neighbouring West African countries arises.

This new airline will base its operation using all manner of marketing strategies to achieve high, and profitable business. It will take necessary steps to absorb unmet demands. These include, unserved and under-served routes on which high unmet demand currently exists. It will also be serving key niche markets where demand is either unmet or poorly served. It will always endeavour to meet up with traffic surge on certain key regional routes due to seasonal demands.

In addition, the proposed new airline will be designed and operated utilizing, the most up-to-date electronic, informational, and aviation technologies. This is to ensure low operating and marketing costs. There will be maximum efficiency in deployment of its resources, and a high level of customer service and convenience.

Sample Start-Up Business Plan for Airline Business in Nigeria – COMPANY PROFILE

We have taken every step to legalise the existence of Comfort Airline Limited, the proposed airline business. The operational licences are being processed right now. These include aircraft certification, flight and landing rights certificates.

According to its overall organizational plan, Comfort Airline Limited, anticipates appointing ABC Transport International positions on its company’s board of directors proportional to its direct or indirect ownership interest in the airline. In addition to other board positions held or named by other investors in the airline proportional to their ownership interests. Furthermore, it plans that some of its board positions will be held by non-equity members, nominated by Comfort Airline Limited and the other investors strategically selected by the board, whose presence and guidance can serve to advance the new airline’s operations, business interests, financial positioning, and expansion.

Current portion of ownership in Comfort Airline Limited is held by ABC Transport International Ltd along with one or more strategic private investors. Investment in the new airline may be made directly in the airline in accordance with shareholding positions of the investors apportioned according to their equity investment involvement. However, the majority ownership stake in the new airline must be held Nigerians, because this is considered an essential element of the overall organizational plan. Comfort Airline Limited is prepared to discuss and negotiate specific ownership arrangements in detail with prospective investors. Equity requirements re discussed in the Start-up Summary that follows.

The following re the goals for Comfort Airline Limited in Nigeria;

To become one of the first three Airlines in Nigeria by 2022
To establish three more branches in Abuja, Calabar, and Port Harcourt respectively, within the next two years.
And so, create jobs for over 2000 Nigerians in our third year.

Comfort Airline Limited will have as its primary objectives the following elements:

To establish and operate a new local and regional airline aiming specifically at linking all states in Nigeria and other regional countries of West Africa.
To implement an organizational and marketing strategy that will achieve an average passenger load factors in the range of 65-85 percent, maximizing revenues and return on investment while minimizing risk.
Achieve a gross revenues in excess of XY million Naira per quarter within the first six months of flight operations, and exceeding YZ million Naira per quarter, by the end of the first year.
To achieve net operating profits in the range of X% of the total revenue within the first 12 months of flight operations,
To achieve the projected results starting with four mid-to-large-size regional aircraft, growing to six by the end of the first year of operations,
Gear operations, and present a professional, serious, growth-oriented image from the outset. This will set the stage for reasoned, planned expansion, mirroring growth rates projected for the first year of operations. In this case, enabling the airline to extend its regional scope and, in future years, to transition from its initial regional status into a larger continental and intercontinental carrier.
Identify and develop key interline alliances, co-operations, associations, and partnerships with other larger, more established, and highly regarded airlines both within and beyond the target region that will enable the proposed airline to provide an extensive range of connections, through fares, frequent-flyer mileage sharing, and other passenger and client advantages through interline arrangements, code shares, common hubbing, and so forth.

Comfort Airline’s mission, simply stated, is to fill a niche in the growing air-travel and cargo markets linking Nigerian and other West African countries. Our mission is to achieve high, and profitable, load factors by identifying and serving key routes and city pairs currently unserved, under-served, or poorly served.

Furthermore, to set a new standard for air service and professionalism both within the target market region and beyond. We will do this by utilizing the latest aviation, electronic, and informational technologies, and by designing effective and efficient systems and building in quality control from the outset.

Therefore, we aim at ensuring the highest level of service, operations, and safety, all based around the needs, wants, comfort, and convenience of the passenger and the cargo client. These will help us build strong customer satisfaction and excellent reputation that will enable the airline to build solid, and crucially important, interline arrangements necessary to expand its scope and customer attraction in the early stages. Our belief is that these will lead to continued long-term growth both within the target market area and, looking toward the future, beyond.

Our vision for Comfort Airline in Nigeria is to become a leading Airline passenger and Cargo company in Nigeria.

What we bring into the Industry:

We bring the following into the airline industry in Nigeria to revolutionize it.

The provision of high-quality service on routes that are currently unserved or poorly served.
Employment of technically cost-effective, up-to-date regional aircraft that will suite the size of the market.
Utilization of the latest electronic and informational technologies in sales and marketing;
Online ticketing, reservations, and check-in;
Electronic cargo tracking; and operational oversight.
Development and implementation of co-operations, associations, and partnerships among Airline operators.

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Minister affirms commitment to net zero carbon in Nigerian aviation sector

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the A41-21 resolution aiming for net zero carbon emissions in the aviation sector by 2050.

Keyamo delivered this message on Wednesday during his address at the Global Symposium of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He shared a snippet of his speech on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday.

Additionally, the Aviation Minister emphasized Nigeria’s proactive measures to align with the resolution, ensuring the aviation sector achieves net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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“Nigeria is fully aligned with the resolution A41-21, which of course, talks about net zero carbon aviation by the year 2050.
“And that same resolution, of course encourages states to adopt a basket of measures to achieve aviation environmental targets.
Nigeria has embarked on adopting the basket of measures to fully align with that resolution,” Keyamo said.

Additionally, Keyamo acknowledged the challenge of balancing growth in the aviation sector with mitigating its adverse environmental impact, particularly for Nigeria and other African countries. However, he reassured that proactive steps are being taken to address this challenge and create a sustainable balance.

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At its 41st Session in 2022, the ICAO Assembly adopted Resolution A41-21 , titled “Consolidated Statement of Continuing ICAO Policies and Practices Related to Environmental Protection — Climate Change.” This resolution is a significant step in addressing environmental concerns within the aviation sector.
Through Resolution A41-21, the ICAO Assembly committed to the collective long-term global aspirational goal for international aviation (LTAG) of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
In pursuit of these global aspirational goals and to ensure the sustainable growth of international aviation, ICAO is implementing a range of measures.
These measures include advancements in aircraft technology, operational enhancements, the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels, and the implementation of market-based measures such as CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation).

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Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining our execs — Binance CEO

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The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Richard Teng said Nigeria has set a dangerous precedent after its executives were invited to the African country and detained as part of a crackdown on crypto.

The Binance CEO, Teng stated this in a statement on Tuesday, in his strongest comments yet since the case started in February. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange and two of its executives face separate trials on tax evasion and money laundering, which the company is challenging.

Teng said it was time to speak out against the detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance head of financial crime compliance. The other executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan who is a regional manager for Africa, fled Nigeria in March.

Teng said Binance executives first held meetings with Nigerian authorities in the country in January. He said at a follow-up meeting on Feb. 26, the authorities said the issues involving Binance were of national security and demanded that the exchange delist the naira currency from its platform and provide “granular-level” details on all Nigerian users. Gambaryan and Anjarwalla were subsequently detained.

“To invite a company’s mid-level employees for collaborative policy meetings, only to detain them, has set a dangerous new precedent for all companies worldwide.”

Gambaryan was being held in Nigeria for more than two months “for spurious reasons,” Teng said. Binance announced in early March it was stopping all transactions and trading in naira. Teng said, “Our hope when we took this drastic step was that our colleagues would be released and Binance could continue to work with the Nigerian government to resolve any further concerns. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.” He said Gambaryan should be allowed to go home while Binance and Nigerian authorities resolve any issues.

“We will continue engagement with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on resolving potential historic tax liabilities,” he added.

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Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear

Incident involving Boeing 767 jet operated by FedEx comes amid intense scrutiny of troubled planemaker

A Boeing cargo plane has been forced to land at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear, in the latest setback for the embattled planemaker.

Nobody was hurt in the incident, in a flight operated by the delivery company FedEx, according to Turkey’s transport ministry.

The Boeing 767 aircraft, flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Wednesday, informed the traffic control tower at Istanbul airport that its landing gear had failed to open and it landed with guidance from the tower, the ministry said.

Emergency services were standing by for the landing. The ministry did not give a reason for the landing gear’s failure and said its teams were conducting examinations at the scene as part of an investigation.

Video of the incident shows the plane’s back wheels touching down, followed by its fuselage, with sparks and smoke streaming from its underside. The plane then skids to a halt, remaining on the runway.

A Boeing 767 cargo plane at Istanbul airport, nose down near the runway

The runway has been temporarily closed to air traffic, but traffic on the other runways at the airport was continuing without interruption, the airport operator IGA said.

The incident comes at a time when Boeing’s safety record is under intense scrutiny, after a string of crises and safety issues.

Boeing on Tuesday said it had informed regulators about possible failures to carry out mandatory safety inspections on its 787 Dreamliner planes. The US regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration, said it was “investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections and whether company employees may have falsified aircraft records”.

It followed separate allegations by a whistleblowing engineer that Boeing took shortcuts to reduce production bottlenecks while making the 787.

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Boeing had been trying to ramp up production of the 737 Max, its bestselling model, to move beyond the crisis triggered by two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. 737 Max planes were grounded worldwide for the best part of two years.

FedEx was approached for comment on Wednesday’s incident. Boeing declined to comment.

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