Aviation

Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport

By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
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Awards, encomiums on Onyema as Air Peace turns 7

By Lawani Mikairu As Air Peace airline clocks seven years of coming into the Nigeria aviation industry, stakeholders and industry watchers have showered the Executive Chairman, Barrister Allen Onyema and the airline with encomiums and awards. Recall that Air Peace started commercial flight operations in October, 2014. Only last week, the airline was recognised with […]

Aviation: Lost opportunities and lessons of history

By Chris Aligbe I find it impelling to write this piece because of what is going on today in our dear aviation sector. As I spend some free time reading through write-ups in over four aviation online platforms on my handset, I feel somewhat low and downcast. Only an unserious stakeholder will not be bemused […]

Air Peace: Does Nigeria need a national carrier?

By Nnamdi Ojiego This report x-rays the importance and role of a national carrier and how privately-owned airlines like Air Peace are filling the gap in the absence of government owned. Read on. Following several failed attempts by the successive federal government of Nigeria to float or revive the now moribund national carrier, experts and […]

FG approves funds for NAMA safe towers upgrade projects

By Lawani Mikairu The federal government has approved  funds for the upgrade of safe towers in the country’s airports to enhance effective air traffic control and monitoring. This is just as plans are on to enhance the aeronautical allowances of workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA , to reflect the economic situation in […]

Obiano seeks NCAA approval to open Anambra Airport

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra says he is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on Oct. 21. Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre in Umueri and Awka respectively on Sunday. […]

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