The Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), has called for more stability and creation of an enabling environment for the industry to thrive in 2019.

The ATSSSAN President, Mr Ahmadu Ilitrus, made the call in an interview in Lagos on Monday. Ilitrus noted that the industry had an encouraging performance in 2018, particularly as the airlines recorded zero fatal accident while the availability of aviation fuel also increased. He, therefore, urged the government to ensure stability in the supply of aviation fuel to enable the airlines carry out seamless operations.

Ilitrus also lauded the present effort in modernisation of airports infrastructure, adding that it must be intensified to ensure sustainability. “The Abuja and Port Harcourt airport terminals have been inaugurated but I understand that there were operational issues presently that ought to be resolved before the two terminals are put into operations. “Presently, there is an issue of who to manage the terminals because it was one of the conditions for the grant of the facilities. “The Chinese Government wants an independent organisation to run the terminals so they can be able to get returns on their investment.’’ The ATSSSAN boss expressed dissatisfaction with the operating conditions of some airports in the country, which he noted was hindering flight services.

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