NSIB recovers missing door as investigation begins into private jet incident
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton. The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 16:12 UTC. At three nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated. The aircraft returned to […]
Passenger arrested for alleged theft of N290,000 on Ibom Air flight
A mild drama occurred aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, when a passenger was apprehended for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 from a foreign traveller shortly before takeoff.
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.
