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 […]
AMCON to Arik: Loans were non-performing, falsehood won’t erase debt
By Dickson Omobola Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Friday, refuted claims that a domestic carrier, Arik Air Limited, did not default in servicing its obligations to aircraft suppliers and trade creditors before it was taken into receivership. Read Also: Kidnappers use yoghurt to lure children in Lagos community AMCON also countered claims that Arik had […]
Mixed reactions trail legal action against Ibom Air’s unruly passenger
The decision by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to take legal action against an unruly passenger on an Ibom Air flight has sparked mixed reactions among Akwa Ibom State citizens, particularly within the legal community.
No plan to revive botched Nigeria Air — FG
The Federal Government said yesterday it has no desire to revive the botched Nigeria Air project with Ethiopian Airlines, ET.
Syria to resume int’l flights to and from Damascus Tuesday
Syria said on Saturday the country’s main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month’s ousting of president Bashar al-Assad.
Five airlines face penalties for disruptions, refund violations, others – NCAA
Less than two weeks after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, warned airlines against breaching Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations, NCARs, the agency has disclosed that five airlines have violated the regulation and will be sanctioned.
Iran: Azman air denies allegations, threatens legal action
Azman Air has dismissed claims that it sold aircraft to Iran, saying it will take legal action on the allegations.
NCAA, NSIB meet on crashed P/Harcourt helicopter
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, are set to meet to exchange relevant information about the crashed helicopter.
How pilot ineligibility may have led to police helicopter accident – NSIB
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Tuesday, revealed that the Pilot in Command, PIC, of the Bell 429 helicopter operated by the Nigeria Police Air Wing and involved in an accident on January 26, 2022, was not eligible to conduct the flight.
Agro-cargo airport 95% complete, receives nod for chartered flights – Ogun govt
Ogun State government, Monday, disclosed that the ongoing Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport at Iperu-Ilishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area has been approved to operate chartered flights.
Allegation against Azman Air serious, relevant directorate to launch investigation – FG
Following reports that a Nigerian airline, Azman Air, helped the Iranian Aviation Industries to avoid sanctions imposed on it by the United States government, the Federal Government has said relevant directorates will commence investigation into the issue.
