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
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The management of Air Peace has confirmed that Flight P47190, from Lagos to Port Harcourt, skidded off the runway after landing safely on Sunday morning. This is confirmed in a statement signed by the airline’s spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, and released to journalists in Lagos on Sunday. Osifo-WhiskeyContinue Reading
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are collaborating to combat money laundering and remove Nigeria from the FATF grey list. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said both agencies are working closely to reduce illicit financial activities across Nigeria’s borders. She disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has advised newly inaugurated members of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Governing Board to prioritise infrastructure development at the nation’s airports. Keyamo gave the charge while inaugurating the board on Wednesday in Abuja. He emphasisedContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian An aviation security consultant, retired Group Capt. John Ojikutu, has identified unstable policies as a hindrance to having aerotropolis in Nigeria’s major airports. Ojikutu made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Aerotropolis is a concept where anContinue Reading
