Expect Flight Delays, Cancellation, Airlines Tell Passengers Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has alerted members of the flying public of shortage of aviation fuel, saying this would result in flight disruptions across the country. In a statement, Spokesman of AON, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed that the...

Aviation Fuel Now N714/Litre   There are fears that, at least, three domestic airlines may close shop in the coming months due to the continuous rise in the price of Jet A1, otherwise known as aviation fuel. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has raised the alarm...

Despite Interventions, Aviation Fuel Sells Above N500   Despite interventions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the House of Representatives, aviation fuel or Jet A1 has continued to sell above N585 per litre. The fuel is said to take about 40 per cent of...

Customs Enforces Zero Duty On Imported Aircraft, Spare Parts       After many deliberations, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has finally begun the implementation of zero surcharges on imported commercial aircraft and spares parts used by local airlines. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday, confirmed the removal...

75% Planes Idle, 60 Days Into Domestic Flights – AON     Two months after resumption of domestic flights, 75 per cent of planes are still parked with domestic airlines operating only 25% of their fleet, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said. Newly elected President and founder...

Airline Operators Seek VAT Waiver, Subsidy On Staff Salaries   Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Tuesday outlined possible areas of palliatives to cushion the effect of the lockdown on domestic airlines. Among the “low hanging fruit palliatives” which the operators want the Federal Government to...