Aviation

‘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 […]
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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. […]

Aviation college to expand runway to accommodate bigger aircrafts

Capt. Alkali Modibo, Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria has disclosed plans to expand the runway in the college to accommodate bigger aircrafts. Modibo, who made the disclosure while speaking to newsman on Friday in Zaria, said the expansion would also facilitate learning. He said that the move would improve safety and protect the […]

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