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As part of efforts aimed at improving safety and efficiency of flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has concluded arrangements to complete the installation of CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting system on Runway 18L/36R. According to FAAN, the project, which will commence effectively on Friday, July 8, 2022, is …
Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has revealed that Nigeria lost $2.5 billion (about N1.25 trillion) in MRO investments in neighboring countries in 2021, stating that such investments would have created more employment opportunities for Nigerians, revenue generation and training of technical personnel for maintenance of aircraft. Capt. Yadudu made this known …
Airbus Helicopters and Nigerian-based, Helicopter company EAN Aviation Limited (EAN) have signed a partnership making EAN a distributor for Airbus Helicopters in West Africa. According to Airbus, the strategic partnership between EAN Aviation Limited and Airbus Helicopters focuses on the West African civilian market, excluding Military. In essence, civil customers in Nigeria can now contract directly with EAN Aviation Limited …
The Honourable Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Muhammed Musa Bello, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 handed over the Certificate of Occupancy for 12,000 hectares of land in Abuja to his Aviation counterpart, Senator Hadi Sirika. The 12,000 hectares of land is for the actualisation of the aviation roadmap projects of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. According to the Director-Planning Research …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector. Thousands of ground handling staff left the aviation industry during the pandemic. Now as aviation ramps up, the severe shortage of skilled ground handlers is shedding light on the need for reform to stabilize …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that arrangement have been made to hold the maiden “FAAN National Aviation Conference” being organized by FAAN. The conference, with the theme ‘Advancing the Frontiers of Possibilities for Safe, Secure and Profitable Air Transport’ which was initially billed to hold from 1st to 4th April, 2020 stalled due to the global …
Passengers passing through Nigerian airports have been assured of their safety and security during the Easter period. The period is known for the mass movement of air travellers to visit families and friends, and to also observe some leisure outside their areas of residence. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) stated: “As Easter holiday approaches, the Federal Airports …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said a group of bandits attacked the Runway 05 axis of Kaduna airport. According to FAAN, a combined team of anti-banditry military personnel and Crime investigation unit of FAAN Aviation Security Department swiftly intervened in the rescue operation, with one casualty reported in the incident. FAAN said normalcy has since been restored at …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the new international airport terminal in Lagos will be commissioned by the President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR A release FAAN signed by Mrs. Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze, Ag General manager, Corporate Affairs, of FAAN, stated that “all is now set for the commissioning of …
Changing customer needs as well as the economic and social impacts of the pandemic are challenging airports worldwide to enhance efficiency and review their facilities, operations, cost structures and revenue streams. It requires updated strategies, innovative technologies and certain investments to streamline the airport’s future success. Daniel Eckstein, Business Development ManagerMiddle East and Africa of Munich Airport International (MAI) – …
