FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges.Although FAAN said there was a need for transparency […]
FG to shutdown Lagos, Abuja international airports Monday
The Federal Government on Saturday confirmed that it would shutdown all inbound and outbound flight operations in the Lagos and Abuja International Airports with effect from Monday. The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, confirmed the development in a letter addressed to all airlines’ Country Managers dated March 21 with Ref: NCAA/DG/AlR/ll/16/106. Nuhu explained in […]
NCAA restrict international flights to Lagos, Abuja airports
By Lawani Mikairu The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Friday issued a new directive that henceforth, all international flights into the country will only be allowed to land at Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This new order is contained in a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) on the travel restrictions […]
COVID-19: Air Peace reduces flight operations
By Lawani Mikairu Air Peace airline Thursday said it is cutting down its number of flight operations per day in response to the adverse effects of the pandemic, Coronavirus on flight operations worldwide. According to Mrs Toyin Olajide, Chief Operations Officer, Air Peace, the airline took the decisive decision after an emergency meeting with its […]
Enugu airport will be reopened before Easter, Sirika reiterates
Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has reiterated that Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu closed down in August, 2019 for runway rehabilitation will be reopened for use before Easter. A statement issued in Abuja and signed by Mr James Odaudu, Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, said Sirika gave the assurance after an inspection […]
Passengers without valid Yellow Card can no longer board flights — NCAA
By Lawani Mikairu The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday said passengers without valid Yellow card can no longer be allowed to board flights at Nigeria international airports. According to the authority, this is in line with the directive from the Federal Ministry of Health that has directed airlines operating International and regional flights to […]
