Fastjet Nigeria

Tanzania's High Commisioner, Daniel Njoolav, states that Tanzania and Nigeria have resolved to improve air links. This will improve trade and air traffic between the two countries. Competition among local airlines causes airfares to drop. Airline industry analysts attributed this drop in prices to the resumption of Dana Air flights. Although lower... airfares benefit customers, there are fears that lower revenue may affect the major airlines ability to maintain their aircraft. Mabed Ngulani, the Zimbabwean Ambassador, stated that the Bilateral Air Service Agreement between Nigeria and Zimbabwe would soon be finalised. This will result in direct return flights to Zimbabwe, and will also increase the amount of trade between Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Singapore and Nigeria agree to cooperate with each other in the fields of capacity development, medical tourism, skills acquisition and enterprise development. This may lead to the establishment of direct air links between the two countries. The Minister of Aviation, Mrs Stellah Oduah, travels to Israel in order to sign an agreement that will lead to direct flights between the two countries. The former managing director of Arik Air and Camair-Co, Mr Alex Van Elk, announces plans for a new LLC (Low Cost Carrier), set to commence operations before July 2014. The unnamed carrier is a joint partnership between French and local investors. A new Nigerian embassy opens in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and a delegation of directors from the aviation ministry are negotiating a bilateral air services agreement with Qatar. Fastjet Nigeria is being formed as a new low cost carrier in Nigeria - it'll be a joint venture between Red 1 Airways and Fastjet, a London listed company. Foreign Affairs Minister Olugbenga Ashiru stated that, "trans-border cooperation with neighbouring countries is vital in order to effectively deal with Boko Haram". The Minister also stated that, "A decisive phase in the struggle against the terrorist group has commenced". An ultimatum was issued to the FAAN ...Read More