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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a “temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.” The closure, according to FAAN is scheduled for “03:00 Hrs of 3rd March 23:59Hrs of 4th March 2025.” In a release, Mrs. Obiagheli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN said: “this closure is due …
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria says it has received with gratitude “Mr President’s appointment of Dr Ismaila Danjuma Adamu PhD as the substantive Rector/Chief Executive of NCAT.” In a statement by Dr. Jude Amadi, the Director of Information for NCAT said: “the very rich profile and pedigree of the new Rector/CE lends eloquent credence to Mr President, …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has celebrated its 25th anniversary. The event was graced by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and also witnessed the presence of key stakeholders, including policymakers, airline operators, security agencies, and international aviation bodies. According to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, The Honourable Minister was represented by the Permanent …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC is celebrating a year of exceptional growth and accomplishments under the dynamic leadership of its Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin. SAHCO says her tenure has been marked by “strategic excellence, a significant boost in operational performance, and impressive milestones that have strengthened SAHCO’s position as a leading force in Africa’s aviation ground handling sector.” …
Capt. Chris Najomo has been confirmed by the National Assembly as substantive DG, NCAA. It can be recalled that Capt. Chris Najomo was appointed acting DG in December 2023 and has since then implemented several initiatives to enhance the CAA. Before his appointment as the Acting DG, Najomo has served in various capacities in Nigeria’s aviation sector. A distinguished aviation …
Nigeria’s leading airline, Overland Airways late 2024 commenced an ambitious project to connect African markets in the spirit of the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative with the launch of direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra Leone and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. As a premium brand, Overland Airways outreach to Freetown and Banjul aims to …
Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving domestic airline, has “successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification for the 5th consecutive time.” The airline says it “achieved its IOSA certification in 2015 and has subsequently renewed it in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and again in 2024. Overland Airways was audited in eight (8) disciplines.” According to …
Nigerian airline, Ibom Air has “expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE.” The formal reception took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft were received by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno said:, “The addition of these …
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered 4 bodies from the investigation into “the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation.” Initially, NSIB reported that only three bodies had been recovered so far, but a later report stated “a floating body was retrieved from the water by the FRC and was escorted by …
Mr. Kamil Alawadhi, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East, has paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The meeting focused on “enhancing collaboration between IATA and FAAN to strengthen partnerships that promote the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s Aviation industry.” Mr. Alawadhi commended …
