‘Mayday, mayday, my engines have failed’: Reasons planes crash
By Dickson Omobola “Mayday, mayday”! Those are the words associated with pilots experiencing distress with their planes during flight and the words are usually uttered to air traffic controllers for help.The crash of a Nigerian Air Force, NAF, ATR-42 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop configured for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ISR, operations, has raised fresh questions […]
British Airways suspends flights to and from Israel
British Airways said on Wednesday it was suspending its flights to and from Tel Aviv amid safety concerns as Israel intensifies its military response to Hamas’s weekend attack. The move came hours after the UK airline turned around one of its flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to Tel Aviv in mid-air, citing fears over the […]
Enugu Air ready in 15 months – Govt
Enugu state government said it has concluded plans to establish a state-owned airline, Enugu Air, within the next 15 months.
MMA2 operator raises car park, lounge tariffs for airport users
Effective from November 1, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, users will have to pay more for parking of cars and the utilisation of VIP lounge.
Controversy dogs Keyamo’s int’l airports overhaul
Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry have expressed divergent views following the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, announcement of a new master plan for five international airports in the country.
We’ve qualified prerequisites for int’l operations – Air Peace
West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace said it is in the International Air Transport Association, IATA, clearing house and has the right equipment and personnel to operate international service.
