Ban By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed a ‘No Fly’ ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger who allegedly became unruly aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303, from Uyo to Lagos, on Sunday. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for AON, Prof.Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Experts in Nigeria’s aviation sector on Thursday made key recommendations to address persistent challenges in airport transit infrastructure, financing, insurance, and aviation data, among others. They spoke during a panel session at the 29th League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Conference 2025, held in Ikeja, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, on no-fly list. In his official X handle @fkeyamo on Thursday, Keyamo also ordered the NCAA to immediately notify both domestic and InternationalContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Aviation unionists have appealed to the Federal Government to prioritise labour’s affairs in its plan to concession airports in the country. They made the call on Wednesday during their joint congress at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Mr Abdul Ahmed, the Chairman, National Union ofContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Aviation Unions on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to address labour-related issues before the take-off of the planned concession of airports across the country. The unions made the call during a joint congress at the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has conducted a multi-agency aircraft crash mock exercise for the recertification of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The exercise, which took place at the airport, Mr John Tayo, the NAMA Director of Air Traffic Service, said was in compliance withContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth over N900 billion for extensive infrastructure upgrades at some major airports across Nigeria. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this following Thursday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Thursday conducted a multi- agency aircraft crash mock exercise for the recertification of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport(NAIA), Abuja. The exercise which took place at the airport, Mr John Tayo, the NAMA Director of Air Traffic Service, said it was inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged 30 newly graduated helicopter pilots to rise to the demands of modern warfare by embracing continuous learning, teamwork, and professionalism. Abubakar gave the charge on Wednesday, during the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the Integrated HelicopterContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria says the ongoing runway expansion project, which is nearing completion, will offer the much-needed solution for airlines seeking options beyond the Kaduna Airport. Dr Danjuma Ismail, Rector, NCAT, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria that theContinue Reading
