AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, […]
Excitement as Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, onboard as flight attendant in training
When you think about air travel, especially in Nigeria, there are always several questions left unanswered. From delay to cancellation of flights, the average traveler can relate to this experience from several airlines in Nigeria. Since its inception in 2014, the largest airline in West Africa – Air Peace has had its own share of […]
Azman Air apologizes to NCAA DG, Minister over false allegations
By Lawani Mikairu Azman Air Tuesday apologised to the Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, over false allegations made by a staff of the airline against the Director General. The airline also extended the apology to the authority and the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika for the embarrassment the […]
NCAA audit report indicts Azman Air
***says airline does not have qualify operational personnel By Lawani Mikairu Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, audit report has indicted Azman Air whose operations was suspended recently to enable the regulator carry out safety audit of the airline. The audit focused on the airline operations, airworthiness, training, licensing, financial health and any other area determined […]
Ex-miners’ boss calls on FG to suspend increase in PMS pump price
Former National President of Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Sani Shehu, Monday, called on the Federal Government, to suspend the increase in Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump price
How states can recoup investment in airports using Delta State example
Last Tuesday, the Delta State government signed a concession agreement with a consortium of private companies to manage and run the Asaba Airport for a period of 30 years.
Delta State govt signs concession agreement with Asaba Airport Company
Concessionaire to pay initial sum of 1 billion naira to the state government By Lawani Mikairu The Delta State government Tuesday signed a concession agreement with Asaba Airport Company to manage and run the Asaba Airport for the next 30 years. The agreement is coming after five years of negotiations between the parties involved in […]
Just In: NCAA lifts suspension on Emirates flight operations in Nigeria
Airline suspends Rapid Antigen Test (RDT) requirements for passengers By Lawani Mikairu Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Friday evening lifted the suspension it imposed on Emirates Airlines for violating COVID-19 protocols. This is coming as the airline suspends Rapid Antigen Test (RDT) requirements for passengers. The authority, had, with effect from 4th February, suspended the […]
62 feared dead as Indonesian plane crashes after takeoff
An Indonesian budget airline plane with 62 people on board is suspected to have crashed into the sea shortly after the Boeing passenger jet took off from Jakarta airport on Saturday, authorities said. Flight tracking data showed the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 plunged into a steep dive about four minutes after it left Soekarno-Hatta international […]
Air Canada reroutes Boeing 737 MAX after engine problem
An Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX flying from Arizona to Montreal with three crew members on board experienced an engine problem that forced it to land in Tucson, the airline said Friday. Shortly after taking off on December 22 the pilots “received an engine notification and, according to the standard operating procedure for such a […]
FG mulls flight ban over new COVID-19 strain
The Federal Government may impose a travel ban to and from certain parts of the world over the new strain of COVID-19 manifesting itself in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a special forum of NAN in Abuja on Monday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, said while the government knows the negative economic impact of another […]
