‘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 […]
FLEET EXPANSION: FG, COMAC talks to empower domestic operators – NCAA
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has assured that domestic carriers will continue to get Federal Government’s support, saying discussions with Chinese planemaker, COMAC, are geared towards that purpose.
FAAN projects triple revenue as cashless policy takes off
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Monday, projected that its earnings would triple, saying revenue collection could increase by 50 per cent during the pilot phase and reach 75 per cent with full implementation of the cashless policy.
Ogun’s Gateway International Airport set for first commercial flight
Gateway International Airport, GWI, in Iperu, Ogun State, will receive its first flight on October 7.
Nigeria re-elected into ICAO Council with 163 votes
Nigeria has secured re-election into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, with 163 votes.
Can Air Peace MRO save billions spent abroad on aircraft maintenance?
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Barring unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria is expected to have an advanced Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility, MRO, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal Two in Lagos by early 2027. Given that local facilities are unable to meet market demands, industry stakeholders are excited about the possible impacts such a facility, to […]
