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 […]
Max Air plane suffers tyre burst in Kano, passengers safe
A Max Air aircraft with the registration 5N-MBD, Tuesday night, reportedly suffered a tyre burst at the Mallam Aminu International Airport, MAKIA, Kano State.
Boeing reports 2024 loss of $11.8 bn after strike, safety issues
Boeing reported a hefty fourth-quarter loss Tuesday following a bruising 2024 that included a lengthy labor strike, major safety issues on commercial planes and defense contract cost overruns.
ABUJA SECOND RUNWAY CONTROVERSY: Stakeholders call for contractor blacklisting
Stakeholders in the air transport sector, Monday, voiced concerns about the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, saying if convinced that the contractor is overcharging Nigeria, he should be blacklisted.
Excessive taxes hurting aviation sector, pushing Nigerian airfares beyond reach
By Dickson Omobola On November 25, 2024, Mr Kay was seated in his living room feigning smiles that could not mask his sour mood. The senior citizen, who spent months preparing for his only child’s graduation at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, had missed out on what could have been a historic occasion. Reason: He could not […]
Excessive taxes hurting aviation sector, pushing Nigerian airfares beyond reach
On November 25, 2024, Mr Kay was seated in his living room feigning smiles that could not mask his sour mood.
