MMA2 Accelerates Preparations For Regional Flight Operations
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal-2 (MMA2), Lagos, is accelerating preparations for regional flights following a settlement of its longstanding concession dispute.
The settlement agreement has paved the way for further terminal development, with infrastructure upgrades and regulatory approvals underway ahead of the planned commencement of regional operations.
BASL Chairman, Dr Wale Babalakin, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during an inspection of facilities being prepared for the operations.
Babalakin inspected the regional arrivals area, apron extension and staff and concessionaire access gate to assess ongoing preparatory works.
He commended the team for its progress but urged members to sustain the momentum and complete the required infrastructure within the stipulated timeline.
The chairman stressed the need for close coordination with government agencies and regulatory authorities to secure all necessary inspections, assessments and approvals before operations began.
He specifically emphasised the importance of keeping the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) fully engaged throughout the process.
Babalakin also urged the team to prioritise facility finishing, safety standards, operational readiness and stakeholder coordination while complying with applicable regulatory requirements.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of BASL, Mrs Idunnu Oyebolu, said preparations for regional operations were progressing alongside plans to accommodate increased year-end passenger traffic.
“As we put the necessary infrastructure and operational arrangements in place for regional operations, we are equally preparing for the anticipated increase in passenger traffic during the year-end season.