…Airlines will soon have access to dry lease aircraft, Keyamo says
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that Nigeria has been removed from the global blacklist as the country’s global aviation rating has once again risen to 75.5 percent.
The minister disclosed this on Thursday during the commissioning of the Juhi-2 aviation fuel depot at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Keyamo hinted that this new status allows airlines to utilize dry lease aircraft.
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Cape Town’s image in the global aviation industry soared from 49 per cent to 70.5 per cent after the federal government signed the Cape Town Convention Implementation Policy last month.
The Minister asserted that there will soon be more aircraft in Nigeria and there may be a need to increase Juhi-2 aviation fuel supply capacity to accommodate the influx of aircraft into Nigeria.
Speaking during the commissioning, Juhi 2 Limited Chairman Patience Dappa said the commissioning of the JUHI-2 depot is not just the completion of an infrastructure project. However, it is a testament to the company’s shared belief in excellence and innovation in aviation fuel management.
“The largest airside jet fuel storage facility in Nigeria, the facility spans 46,000 square meters and boasts an impressive storage capacity of 15 million liters of Jet A1 fuel.
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“But JUHI-2 is about more than just size. It stands for superior operability, safety and reliability. The facility includes a state-of-the-art filtration system, a jet fuel release system capable of carrying four Bowser aircraft simultaneously systems, state-of-the-art laboratories and state-of-the-art fire protection.
“This is a strategic asset, designed to provide a stable and reliable supply of jet fuel to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), MMA1, MMA2 and nearby air bases,” Dappa said. Ta.
She emphasized that the construction of JUHI-2 is not just about strengthening infrastructure. However, it laid the foundation for continued growth in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
He said the facility will serve airlines, cargo carriers, private jet operators and other aviation stakeholders to ensure world-class fuel service, minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. He said it would become a reality.
Managing Director, Mr. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN, said the depot would play an important role in supporting operations, improving service delivery and promoting national economic growth.
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