Delta disrupts two Lagos-Atlanta flights
By Dickson Omobola Following the cancellation of two scheduled flights, numerous passengers travelling on Delta Air Lines’ Lagos-Atlanta route have been stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The airline first cancelled Flight DL9895, which was scheduled to depart Lagos for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Affected travellers said […]
‘It was chartered from Ethiopia’, Nigeria Air MD breaks silence on controversial aircraft
The Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Dayo Olumide has disclosed that the aeroplane that landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on 26th May 2023, was a chartered one from Ethiopia.
Senate condemns unveiling of Air Nigeria with chartered plane
THE Senate has taken a swipe at what it described as unnecessary controversy generated by the last-minute unveiling of the Boeing 737-800 series aircraft which the Federal Government flew into Abuja for the unveiling of Nigeria Air belongs to Ethiopia Airlines as a gimmick.
Nigeria Air: Reps to probe controversies trailing unveiling
By Prince Okafor Following the controversial unveiling of the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, with an Ethiopian Airline aircraft, the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has summoned the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, Dr Emmanuel Meribole to an emergency meeting over the project. The committee headed by Honourable Nnolim Nnaji directed Meribole to come […]
Why I opened Asiana Airlines door mid-air – Passenger
A man who opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight in mid-air felt “suffocated” and wanted to get off quickly, South Korean police said on Saturday. The plane was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway on Friday at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast of Seoul, on […]
Just in: Aircraft with Nigeria Air colours sighted at Addis Ababa airport
An aircraft in Nigeria Air colours was today sighted at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia.
Nigeria Air plane to arrive Friday – Sirika
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja Amidst increasing doubt over the feasibility of the National carrier, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Hadi Sirika, has revealed that Nigeria Air plane will arrive in Nigeria on Friday, less than five days to the winding down of the Buhari-led administration. Making the disclosure on Channels TV, Sirika said that […]
Sirika’s last minute changes threaten aviation sector devt – ART
The Aviation Safety Roundtable, ART, has condemned the last minute activities of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, describing his action as capricious, despicable and unwarranted.
Increased airfares, poor policy implementation, others stifling aviation sector — Senate
…FAAN clamors increased partnership, sustainability in Aviation sector …Aviation sector exceptional under Buhari — Sirika By Ezra Ukanwa ABUJA—THE Chairperson Senate Committee on Aviation, Biodun Olujimi, has said astronomical increases in airfares, including poor implementation of aviation policies are impeding the growth of the country’s aviation sector. Olujimi stated this during the 2nd edition of […]
Int’l routes: We don’t determine exchange rates in Nigeria – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has disclosed that it’s not responsible for exchange rate applied to international flight tickets in Nigeria.
Aviation sector: Low investments, trapped funds, others scare investors
Aviation stakeholders will gather today in Abuja on a three-day conference to deliberate on factors that have denied the sector the expected growth in recent years.
