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Ibom Air said its two new Airbus A220 aircraft will hit the skies soon, bringing much needed capacity, more comfort, enhanced safety and increased reliability to the domestic air travel market. According to Ibom Air, both new leased aircraft are the result of the its decision to fast track fleet development plan in order to respond to a surge in …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned all Pilots over severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather which hamper flight operations especially now that raining is here. This warning is a follow up to the Advisory Circular (AC) with reference no AC: NCAA-AEROMET – 31 addressed to all Pilots and Airline Operators and signed by the Director General, Capt. …
The Federal Government through Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. The Honorable Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of …
Senator Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation recently announced the designation of four international Nigerian airports, the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Port-Harcourt International Airport, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as special economic zones. The announcement followed the approval granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to that effect. The Nigeria Ministry …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has commissioned some birds/wildlife equipment in a bid to improve on safety of flight operations by effectively managing birds/wildlife hazards at the nation’s airports. At an event held at FAAN’s headquarters annex in Lagos, the Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, who was represented by the Director of …
NAHCO Aviance said it has taken delivery of N2 billion state-of-the-arts Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in the last two years. The ground handling company said it has also exported 20 million kilogrammes of cargo mainly agricultural produce between 2016 and 2021. These were revealed at an online conference organized by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) with the theme: …
Green Africa Airways has revealed its first routes as it moves closer to the start of flight operations. According to the airline, it plans to commence operations from its Lagos base at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT). Green Africa will launch flight operations to connect seven cities after securing the all-important air operator’s certificate which is in advanced negotiation …
Arik Air said it has reintroduced flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja, to Maiduguri, effective from May 10. The Airline revealed that the four weekly Abuja-Maiduguri flights would operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Arik Air CEO said that passengers traveling from Lagos could connect seamlessly to the service from Abuja. “We are …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension issued to Azman Air regarding the operations of Boeing 737 aircraft. Mr. Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager Public Affairs of the NCAA, confirmed that the ban has been lifted. According to Azman Air, the lifting of the suspension was confirmed in a meeting held between the Management of Azman …
Ethiopian has expressed readiness to resume flight services to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, as soon the Nigerian Government gives permission for the commencement of international flights into the airport. Senait Ataklet, the Traffic and Sales Manager of Ethiopian, disclosed this when she and her team visited Hon. Nnlim Nnaji, the Chairman of Nigeria’s House of …
