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 […]
NSIB launches investigation into helicopter crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation into the crash of a Sikorsky SK76C helicopter, registered as 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation.
Retaining Keyamo reflects Tinubu’s commitment to aviation growth – Airline operators
Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Mr Festus Keyamo as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development reflects his commitment to the growth and advancement of the aviation industry in Nigeria.
Why Air Peace was denied Heathrow Airport slots, UK responds to FG’s letter
Air Peace can either join the waitlist, operate from another airport, or acquire slots through slot trading and commercial arrangements with other carriers
Aviation blacklist: NCAA asked to move against questionable operators
The decision of Aviation Working Group, AWG, co-chaired by Boeing and Airbus, to remove Nigeria from its blacklist has sparked calls for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to come hard on operators that attempt to bring the country to disrepute in future.
Lekki Airport: Lagos yet to submit official declaration of intent – NCAA
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said the Lagos State government is yet to submit an official declaration of intent for the construction of an airport in Ibeju-Lekki.
NSIB renews MoU with UNILAG on deployment of Metallurgical Sci Lab
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the University of Lagos, UNILAG, on deployment of the metallurgical science laboratory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja.
Maiduguri airport to start int’l operations January – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Muhammadu Buhari Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State, will officially commence operations as an international airport on January 1, 2025.
FG upgrades Mohammadu Buhari Airport to international status
The Federal Government has made a significant move to upgrade the Muhammadu Buhari Airport in Maiduguri to an international airport, with full operations set to begin on January 1, 2025.
Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after Lebanon blasts
Dubai-based airline Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies onboard its planes following sabotage attacks in Lebanon, and extended flight cancellations for Middle East destinations due to regional escalation.
BASA: Why Nigeria should be cautious of UAE’s predatory tactics — Travel analyst
By Dickson Omobola General Secretary of the Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative, ASRTI/ART, Mr Olumide Ohunayo, in this interview, discusses Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA, with the United Arab Emirates, UAE.Among others, the travel analyst also identifies reasons Nigerian airlines might be uninterested in operating to the UAE even though the Minister of Aviation and […]
NANTA pledges strategic partnership to boost Ibom Air’s growth plans
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), the umbrella body for travel agencies in Nigeria, has committed to supporting and partnering with Ibom Air to expand its operations and grow its business.
Our plans for underutilized airports – FAAN’s Director of Airport Operations
Captain Abdullahi Mohmood is the Director of Airport Operations, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN.
Windshield crack: Sowore faults airline’s position
The Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr Omoyele Sowore, who was aboard the Air Peace, flight from Akure to Abuja, yesterday, queried the rationale behind the airline’s claim that its windshield crack didn’t result in panic among passengers.
Two Nigerian airports win Airport Council International Awards
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria have been recognized by the Airport Council International (ACI Africa) for their exceptional dedication to AIRPORT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE.
CTC Practice Direction doesn’t solve all problems – Airline operators
Following the signing of the Cape Town Convention, CTC Practice Direction, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, yesterday warned it would not solve all the problems plaguing Nigeria’s air transport sector.
