Aviation

Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport

Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport

By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
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Keyamo rolls out reforms to enhance service and hygiene at Nigerian airports

Keyamo rolls out reforms to enhance service and hygiene at Nigerian airports

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving service delivery and maintaining high standards of environmental cleanliness at airports across Nigeria. The initiatives are designed to address the needs of the traveling public and ensure that the country’s airports operate at optimal efficiency. The […]

Without a national flag carrier, our airline sub-sector will continue to struggle — Aligbe

Without a national flag carrier, our airline sub-sector will continue to struggle — Aligbe

By Dickson Omobola Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Konzult, Mr Chris Aligbe, in this concluding interview, dismisses reports that botched Nigeria Air deal was a complete fraud. Aligbe, who argues that without a national flag carrier, the country’s airline sub-sector will continue to struggle, urges the Federal Government to revise the agreement Nigeria has with Ethiopian Airlines […]

Why we’ll shutdown power at Lagos Airport on Saturday – FAAN

Why we’ll shutdown power at Lagos Airport on Saturday – FAAN

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN,  has said it will shut down power supply to the International Terminal 2 ( ITZ – 2) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, between the hours of 0100 hrs (1am) and 0430 hrs (4.30am) for the replacement of the Bus Riser 11KVA high tension panel on Saturday.

Why we aborted Lagos-bound flight – Air Peace

Why we aborted Lagos-bound flight – Air Peace

By Dickson Omobola A Nigerian flag carrier, Air Peace, announced on Thursday that its Abuja-Lagos flight made an emergency return due to a bird strike. A bird strike refers to the collision between an airborne animal, typically a bird, and a moving vehicle or aircraft in flight, during take-off, or while landing. Such incidents can […]

Emirates reports record half-year results for 2024-25

Emirates reports record half-year results for 2024-25

The Emirates Group has said it posted a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion, $ 2.8 billion, for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year.

Helicopter crash: Pilots demand inclusion in investigation panel

Helicopter crash: Pilots demand inclusion in investigation panel

Less than two weeks after  a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed in Port Harcourt, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to include a pilot in the investigation panel.