NIGERIA AIRWAYS: ASRTI urges Keyamo, Finance Ministry to release ex-workers’ entitlement
Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, ASRTI, has lamented the continued delay in paying the entitlements of over 4,000 former staff of the defunct Nigeria Airways, describing it as a grave injustice. Nigeria Airways, the country’s national airline, was liquidated in September 2004 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. ASRTI said that since the Minister of Aviation […]
Nigeria’s Ben Tukur elected Chairperson of ICAO AFI Plan
Nigeria’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO Council, Engr Ben Tukur, has been elected 5th Chairperson of the ICAO Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa, AFI Plan.
Ibom Air to add another Airbus A220-300 to its fleet
IBOM Air, an airline wholly owned by Akwa Ibom State government, will soon add another AIRBUS A220-300 to its fleet aimed at boosting its capacity.
NCAA to sanction airlines engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has frowned at the prevalent cases of deceitful departure time scheduling by the airlines.
Only three of 22 Nigeria’s airports profitable, others subsidised — FAAN
The FAAN boss said many of the runways at the airports in the country have exceeded the 20-year validity period and were due for an upgrade, noting that the airport authority would focus on some of these developmental goals this year.
How Sirika ignored warnings about Nigeria Air — Stakeholders
Following the termination of Nigeria Air joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines, stakeholders have said former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, ignored warnings against going into the failed project.
FAAN’s deployment of armed security at int’l airports sparks controversy
Mixed reactions are trailing the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN’s, move to deploy gun-wielding officers of Aviation Security, AVSEC, special force across international airports in the country.
Man electrocuted while stealing electrical cables at MMIA – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Monday, said a middle aged man who attempted to steal electrical cables inside its powerhouse was electrocuted.
Keyamo laments begging, extortion at airports as FAAN intensifies action
“I have received several complaints about the menace of begging and extortion at our International airports by a few unscrupulous persons who give all of us a bad image.”
FG establishes Nigeria Army Aviation Wing, acquires fighter helicopters
The Nigerian Army, NA, has expressed delight at the establishment of the Nigeria Army Aviation Wing, saying it will help strengthen operations.
Why foreign airlines want more frequencies into Nigeria — IATA
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, has revealed the reason foreign airlines are applying for extra frequency into the country, saying the clearing of blocked funds belonging to airlines by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, renewed their confidence in the Nigerian market.
