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 […]
AVIATION: High, low moments in 2025
Four days to the end of the year, 2025 no doubt, would remain indelible in the minds of stakeholders in the air transport sector on account of events that kept the industry under scrutiny.
Released NAF C-130 Ferry Flight lands safely in Banjul en route to Portugal for maintenance
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the safe landing of its C-130 aircraft in Banjul, The Gambia, following a precautionary stop during a ferry flight in Burkina Faso. The aircraft is en route to Portugal for scheduled depot maintenance.
FG inspects Victor Attah Airport, targets full int’l operations
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside members of a Federal Government Technical Committee, has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status.
16 years after Christmas Day suicide bombing attemp, Nigerian official tells the story
On December 25, 2009, Umar Abdulmutallab, better known as the Christmas Bomber, attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his underwear
Air Peace wins airline of the year; Onyema bags aviation executive award
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has received the Airline of the Year award for its current success and role in reshaping Nigeria’s aviation and restoring national pride in the capacity of local carriers. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, presented the award at the maiden edition of the Nigeria International […]
