Nigerian Flight Deck Travel and Business Reportage
MURTALA Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it now …
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25th September 2020
‘Being ICAO Rep was a worthy learning curve, Dr. Aliu had good influence’- Captain Nuhu
Current Director general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu in his re…
25th September 2020
NIS increases MIDAS equipped counters to 42 at MMIA, gives lock down flight figures
MURTALA Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says …
23rd September 2020
Airports Concession: House Committee meet with, hears labour’s reservations
THE House of Representatives Committee on Aviation led by Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has waded into the…
22nd September 2020
AIB stands by report on Quorum pilot documentation as NCAA refutes knowledge of documents
THE Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Nigeria, today reacted to what it has described as unsubsta…
21st September 2020
NCAA threatens to revoke airlines’ approval over noncompliance with COVID-19 Protocols
NIGERIAN Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to all domestic airline operator…
21st September 2020
Quorum Aviation releases August 18th dated letter to NCAA requesting pilot’s exemption
FOLLOWING the initial report of the country’s aviation accident investigative body the AIB, Qu…
21st September 2020
No fuel found in Quorum Helicopter tank after crash says AIB preliminary report
The helicopter has an endurance of 3:24h. The operational flight plan filed by the pilot indicated a…
20th September 2020
Port Health personnel decry nonpayment of hazard allowance to 67 officers in Lagos
PERSONNEL of the Port Health Services (PHS), Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and some others at the …
20th September 2020
Updated: NCAA says lack of good business structure, management styles constitute major problems for Nigerian airlines
Says COVID-19 worsened airlines’ financial positions in Nigeria, world over DIRECTOR General of the …
18th September 2020
FG rescinds approval to Emirates Airlines, UAE carrier’s restriction takes effect from Monday Sept 21
FEDERAL Government today revoked its approval granting Emirates airline clearance to fly into Nigeri…
18th September 2020
NCAA’s autonomy unquestionable; but cannot work in isolation from aviation ministry- Captain Nuhu
I can assure you, in terms of implementing regulations and otherwise, NCAA is the only body that c…
17th September 2020
AON Election aftermath: Cracks emerge as members allege possible split
YESTERDAY’S elections of new executives of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) took the industry …
17th September 2020
Azman Air President, Air Peace Chairman elected AON President, Vice President
AIRLINE Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday elected a new President of the association, Alhaji (Dr…
16th September 2020
Aeropolitics: NCAA urges Nigerian airlines to carry regulator, embassies along for protection against exploitation
DIRECTOR General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) Captain Musa Nuhu has advised airl…
16th September 2020
NAHCO takes delivery of ₦500m ground support equipment, upgrades facility
NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO Plc) the nation’s leading ground handling Company, ha…
16th September 2020
Ibom Air reaffirms plans to create hub as work on MRO, new terminal & expansion continues
IF everything goes according to plan, the Ibom Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO ) facility at th…
14th September 2020
Passengers groan, Arik Air apologizes; as unions ground airline’s flights nationwide
PASSENGERS today felt the impact Arik Air’s shutdown by two unions, National Union of Air Tran…
11th September 2020
AMCON denies ‘rebranding’ Arik says it wants to create independent entity
DESPITE all evidence to the contrary, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it is…
11th September 2020
‘In my early years, I hawked boiled corn on the streets of Ogbomoso’ Olateru AIB CEO
I have a very humble background. Growing up wasn’t a silver spoon. I used to hawk when I finished fr…
6th September 2020
BAGAIA Commissioner meets, discuss cooperation on accident and serious incident investigation with Cabo Verde Minister
COMMISSIONERr, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) Engineer Charles Irikefe E…
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Ibom Air increases Lagos-Abuja frequency to thrice daily
FROM September 30, Ibom Air will be increasing flights from the Murtala Muhammed Airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport to three times daily due to popular demand. The airline which prides itself on three major principles, experience of schedule relia…
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Commissioner reels out plans to promote domestic tourism in Lagos
THE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture is set to develop local tourism sites in the state even as it commences work on newly discovered ones as part of efforts to promote domestic tourism and consumption of the state’s local tourism as…
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Tony Elumelu, two other Nigerians make Time Magazine’s 100 most influential figures
TIME Magazine has named chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu, in the 2020 TIME 100, the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Also listed is Nigerian physician, Dr Tunji Funsho and Tomi Adeyemi, a 27-y…
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FOB, international partners to erect N250m ‘Brand Nigeria’ packaging factory at MMIA
FREE On Board (FOB) Goods and logistics in partnership with the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) and other international partners have concluded plans to build N250million packaging factory at the Murtala Mohammad Airport Lagos to properly …
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NAHCO introduces disinfection services to airlines
NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc in partnership with Multi-Level Innovation Services Ltd/Raven Hygiene has introduced its disinfection service to all its client- airlines, in a bid to continually combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Air Peace increases daily frequency into Enugu
AIR Peace has announced that it has increased the number of daily flights into Enugu from Lagos with additional flights in the day. A statement by the airline management read,”We are pleased to announce that we have increased the number of flig…
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Lufthansa announces fleet reduction by 150 aircraft, decommissions A380, A340-600
With Agency Reports DESPITE securing a €9bn bailout from Berlin in June, German carrier Lufthansa has indicated that it will be forced to cut more jobs and decommission more than 150 aircraft and all 14 of its Airbus A380s would be put in long-term s…
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Sekibo, Heritage Bank’s MD charges internal auditors to rejig outdated modus operandi
MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has charged players in the banking sector and especially internal auditors to rethink and rejig the various ways they carry out their functions and become versed in areas like cyber security, artificial intell…
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BAGAIA canvasses building accident investigation capacity for IPIAAM personnel
CABO VERDE’S Minister of Maritime and Economy, Dr. Paulo Gerida is considering an idea canvassed by the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) to increase training of personnel in its Institute for the Prevention and Investi…
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Ibom Air Enugu inaugural flight, AON Elections; FAAN Band as week ends on high note
DESPITE the union strike at Arik Air which crippled the airline, the week got off to a good start with Ibom Air commencing its inaugural flight into the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu welcomed by the Deputy Governor and to the joy of air tr…
NIS increases MIDAS equipped counters to 42 at MMIA, gives lock down flight figures
Airports Concession: House Committee meet with, hears labour’s reservations
AIB stands by report on Quorum pilot documentation as NCAA refutes knowledge of documents
NCAA threatens to revoke airlines’ approval over noncompliance with COVID-19 Protocols
Quorum Aviation releases August 18th dated letter to NCAA requesting pilot’s exemption
NAHCO introduces disinfection services to airlines
NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc in partnership with Multi-Level Innovation Services Ltd/Raven Hygiene has …
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Sekibo, Heritage Bank’s MD charges internal auditors to rejig outdated modus operandi
BAGAIA canvasses building accident investigation capacity for IPIAAM personnel
NAHCO takes delivery of ₦500m ground support equipment, upgrades facility
UBA Business Series to support SME’s brand positioning, marketing strategies
BAGAIA Commissioner meets, discuss cooperation on accident and serious incident investigation with Cabo Verde Minister
COMMISSIONERr, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) Engineer Charles Irikefe Erhueh engaged the Minister …
Read More »AIB confirms ‘brownout’ as cause of Vice President Osibanjo’s 2019 helicopter crash
Communiqué for LAAC Webinar: ‘Nigeria’s Aviation Industry: Changing Times, Changing Strategies.’
Stakeholders skeptical over Ministry’s relocation directive; say timing wrong
Covid-19: Nigerians assess virus’ impact on air travel
Africlaim launches free COVID-19 Flight Disruption Help Initiative
AS part of its plans to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on air travelers, …
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Delta CEO reels out layers of protective measures for safe air travel
FAAN debunks fake guidelines for resumption of flights
Although inevitable globally, NCAA working to mitigate effects of delays, cancellations-CPD Director
Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 set to boost economy, improve security checks
‘Being ICAO Rep was a worthy learning curve, Dr. Aliu had good influence’- Captain Nuhu
Current Director general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu in his …
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‘In my early years, I hawked boiled corn on the streets of Ogbomoso’ Olateru AIB CEO
International flight restart will pave way for consistent rise in travel- Finchglow GMD
NAHCO’s improved safety, efficiency culture aiding company’s turnaround- Fagbemi
Lack of terminals’ connectivity is affecting Nigerian, foreign airlines partnership– Bankole
Commissioner reels out plans to promote domestic tourism in Lagos
THE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture is set to develop local tourism …
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LASG marks 2020 World Tourism Day on September 27
Lagos Govt inspects MMIA facilities; expresses satisfaction at FAAN’s preparedness
Covid-19 lockdown aftermath: Bernard says downstream sector needs tax holidays, charge reduction
Naija7Wonder Project set to brand Nigeria, drive domestic tourism recovery
Post COVID-19 and your FBO – Facing the challenge
EDDIE Rickenbacker, “Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve …
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FAAN and VIP recklessness despite existential threat
Re-echoing the call for a national carrier; a bird’s eye perspective
Naira Marley fiasco: What vulnerabilities were exposed in aviation approvals, processes?
In support of FAAN’s Post Covid19 recovery and business continuity plan