‘Mayday, mayday, my engines have failed’: Reasons planes crash
By Dickson Omobola “Mayday, mayday”! Those are the words associated with pilots experiencing distress with their planes during flight and the words are usually uttered to air traffic controllers for help.The crash of a Nigerian Air Force, NAF, ATR-42 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop configured for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ISR, operations, has raised fresh questions […]
80-year concession rumour sparks bigger questions on FG’s airport deal strategy
About a month ago, social media erupted over reports that the Federal Government planned to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for 80 years.
Owerri Airport records first-ever int’l flight as Air Peace airlifts 2025 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since inception. The landmark event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the […]
FAAN opens new cargo terminal at GAT Lagos
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has commissioned a new domestic cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, Lagos.
NAHCO secures handling contracts with five airlines
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, nahco aviance, has signed handling contracts with Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Dornier Aviation, Enugu Air and Cronos Airline.
FG, Embraer explore aircraft access, finance options for Nigerian carriers
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, is engaging with global aircraft manufacturer and lessor, Embraer, at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, São Paulo State, to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem. The Minister’s Special Adviser, Media & Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood, said the visit was aimed at enhancing access […]
