Ethiopian Airlines fare dispute strands passenger at Abuja airport for two months
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian passenger, Abdullahi Salisu, has alleged that a dispute with Ethiopian Airlines over a ticket change and refund has left him stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, since June 29. Salisu, who was scheduled to fly from Abuja to Cairo, Egypt, on June 29, said he had booked the ticket […]
Local Content: FG develops Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul facility for aviation sector
The Federal Government says it is set to develop a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in the country as part of the Aviation Sector Road Map to address capital flight. The acting Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Mr Mattew Pwajok, said this at NAN Forum, the flagship personality interview programme of the […]
NCAT to receive B737 simulator , fire fighting equipment certificates
By Lawani Mikairu The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Zaria is to get its newly acquired B737 simulator and fire fighting equipment certified in the first quarter of this year, and put to commercial use to generate revenue for the college. This was disclosed by the Rector of the College, Captain Alkali Modibbo while […]
Nigeria, Dubai row: Airline Operators commend Hadi Sirika, FG
By Lawani Mikairu Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, the umbrella body of all airlines in Nigeria, Wednesday commended the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, for the courageous way he handled the diplomatic row between Nigeria and Dubai on flight slot allocation between the two countries airlines. This is just as AON in a statement […]
Ghana’s main airport to fine airlines carrying unvaccinated passengers
The operator of Ghana’s main international airport will fine airlines 3,500 dollars for every passenger they bring in that is not vaccinated against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or that tests positive for the coronavirus on arrival, it said on Monday. The rules, announced by Ghana Airports, follow others introduced last week by the health ministry that […]
Air Peace begins scheduled flights into Anambra
Nigeria’s airline, Air Peace, begins scheduled flights into Anambra on Tuesday. Its spokesman, Mr Stanley Olisa, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. Olisa stated that the commencement followed approval of the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. He added that the consistent route expansion […]
