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At an ASRTI business breakfast, Onitiju called for cheaper loans and fuel, a two-year pause on some taxes and charges, quick constitution of agency boards and protection of local carriers from Open Skies and AfCFTA pressures.

Preview of ASRTI's Q3 2024 breakfast meeting on 28 November at Golfview Hotel, Ikeja, examining the Cape Town Convention practice direction's effect on airlines and the economy, with Keyamo as keynote speaker.

On flat first-half 2024 passenger numbers, Ohunayo said reduced seat supply raised fares while squeezed middle-class budgets left seats unsold, and argued that relaxing the aircraft age limit would let operators serve thinner routes.

At a courtesy meeting with FAAN chief Olubunmi Kuku, ASRTI pressed for SLA compliance, facilities for disabled passengers, control of concessionaires and duty-free sales, and action on rats at Lagos' new terminal.

ThisDay's anniversary review; Ohunayo credited Keyamo with a 'Nigeria first' approach that draws investment and backs Nigerian carriers designated on international routes.

One-year review of Keyamo's tenure; Ohunayo said the minister had done well in places, urged him to attract investors to partner domestic airlines via better governance and rates, and to review his record with industry.

After Arik Air aircraft were grounded over a $2.5 million debt, Ohunayo warned capacity would shrink and fares rise, and urged Arik, its creditor and the ministry to negotiate so the airline could keep flying.

On touts controlling airport ticketing, Ojikutu proposed CAPPS passenger screening approved by NCAA, ticket sales outside terminals, and barring unscreened passengers at access control.

Previews of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents' 28th conference on 26 July 2024 in Ikeja on aviation survival in a harsh economy, listing ASRTI's second vice president Nwuba among paper presenters.

Photo gallery from ASRTI's Q1 2024 breakfast meeting on 2 May 2024 at Golfview Hotel, Lagos, which focused on aviation manpower, training, succession planning and human capital.

At ASRTI's Q1 2024 breakfast meeting at Golfview Hotel, Onitiju argued agency boards and NCAA autonomy would shield policy from political pressure, and asked government to review or temporarily waive levies to ease rising airfares.

ASRTI condemned Keyamo's directive suspending Dana Air as intruding on NCAA's statutory role, urged NCAA and NSIB to finish their MD-82 probes, praised suspension of three charter operators and pressed for agency boards.

On FAAN's headquarters move to Lagos, Ohunayo said it should have been done quietly since most staff already worked there, and called the publicity and northern politicians' threats needless.

ASRTI asked for amendment of NCARs Part 9 to create a scheduled-operator licence for carriers up to 100 seats, with fee exemptions and tax holidays to attract new and low-cost entrants.

Stakeholders faulted Keyamo's creation of dozens of new agency directorates; Ohunayo warned the extra posts would drain agency finances, while the minister's office said they would plug revenue leaks.

As NCAA denied moving its head office, Ohunayo said the minister should prioritise airport facilities, longer hours, runway lighting and tower repairs, and that any relocation be gradual, costed and partial.

Report on NCAA's crackdown on illegal charter flights; Ohunayo criticised moving FAAN's headquarters to Lagos and said the minister should focus on facility quality and efficiency.

Ohunayo credited Air Peace's London entry with cutting fares, urged reliable schedules, certifications and beyond-London partnerships, and said ministry and agencies must jointly counter foreign carriers' political pressure.