• Global aviation forum opens in AbujaExperts in the aviation industry have canvassed a minimum of 20 aircraft in the fleet of each local airline operating in the country to boost capacity, competitiveness and attract investors. Also recommended by the group is the culture of corporate governance and transparency in the business of managing the aviation sector. Meanwhile, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) world aviation forum will open today in Abuja with some great infrastructure development deals set to be signed. Among them is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Another is the deal between Nigeria and the two aircraft manufacturing companies, Boeing and Air bus, on the forthcoming national carrier.

Source: The Guardian November 20, 2017 06:00 UTC