Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport
By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
FLY NIGERIA ACT: What analysts say!
Minister of Aviation and Aero space Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has aroused mixed feelings among stakeholders in the air transport sector with his determination to introduce the Fly Nigeria Act to the National Assembly.
United Airlines Flight UA613 suffered navigation malfunction – NTSB
United States National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, has said the navigation system of United Airlines flight UA613, which departed from Lagos to Washington in January, failed.
After tyre burst incident, Max Air to resume operations March 21
An indigenous carrier, Max Air, has said it would resume domestic flight services on March 21, 2025.
NSIB signs MoU with Aero Contractors to raise safety standards
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Aero Contractors to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange and human capital development.
FG approves upgrade of Maiduguri Airport to int’l status
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of Maiduguri Airport to international status.
IWD: FAAN, BASL push for women’s leadership in aviation
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has proposed a mentorship programme for women in the air transport sector, saying it will facilitate their career growth.
NCAA Board inauguration imminent, says DG
Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, weekend, said like the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, President Bola Tinubu may soon inaugurate the NCAA Board.
Aviation unions condemn customs officers’ assault on FAAN Security Director
Unions in the air transport sector have condemned the attack on the Director of Aviation Security Services at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.
How Nigeria lost N120 billion to illegal charter operations — Report
A newly released report by the Ministerial Task Force on Illegal Private Charter Operations has exposed a staggering N120 billion revenue loss for the Nigerian government over the past decade.
High interest rates, inflation threaten Nigerian airlines — Bi-Courtney COO
Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr Remi Jibodu, has said Nigerian airlines will struggle to make profit despite implementation of the Cape Town Convention Practice Direction.
