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
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government of Nigeria and Egyptian Government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the existing cooperation in the aviation sector in Africa. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this while signing MoU with the Egypt’s Minister ofContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is determined to advance staff fitness and teamwork through sporting activities. The Managing Director (MD), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this during the maiden FAAN Inter-Regional Football competition in Abuja on Wednesday. Kuku was represented by Mr Rindap Domtur,Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Aiming to enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency, the Federal Government says its policies are deliberate to encourage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in aviation and aerospace sectors. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Kana, stated this at the Airport Business Summit and Expo 2025Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the airspace has been opened for flight operations after a Port Harcourt runway incident involving an Air Peace flight P47190 from Lagos. This is contained in an updated statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection atContinue Reading
