The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have “signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, into an international cargo airport.” The agreement, according to FAAN “aims to boost exports of agricultural produce and position Plateau State as a key player in global trade.” The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi …
IATA And FAAN Collaborate To Promote Sustainable Growth Of Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
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 …
FAAN To Partner With LASG On Airport Service Road Construction
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has “urged members of the public, especially road users around the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to demonstrate patience with the Authority as it steps up work on some of its operational roads within the airport area.” According to FAAN, Mrs. Kuku, while inspecting the …
FAAN MD Advocates For Better Passenger Travelling Experience
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has “called on airlines and security agencies in the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos to prioritise passenger facilitation and comfort as well as the needs of the airports as an integral part of their duties.” This, she said, must be done to “ensure passengers have …
Airfield Lighting Instalation: FAAN To Close Domestic Runway 18L/36R
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 …
Nigeria Bemoans $2.5 Billion MRO Losses In 2021
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 …
Dana Air Partners FAAN National Aviation Conference
Dana Air said it is partnering with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on the maiden edition of the FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) scheduled to hold from 14th to 17th of June, at the international conference center Abuja. As a partner of the conference themed: Advancing the frontiers of Possibilities for Safe, Secure, and Profitable Air Transport, Dana Air …
FCT Hands Over 12,000 Hectres Of Land For Development Of Aviation Roadmap Projects
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 …
FAAN To Hold National Aviation Conference In Abuja June
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 …
FAAN Assures Of Safety, Security As Easter Celebration Begins
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 …