COMMISSIONER/ Chief Executive Officer of the Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N), Engr. Akin Olateru has solicited for the maximum cooperation, diligence, conscientiousness and professionalism of members of staff of the Bureau, as these are essential tools needed to achieve the Bureau’s mandate of investigating aircraft accidents and serious incidents. The Federal agency was established to investigate aircraft accident and serious …
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Air Peace initiates ‘Random Acts of Love’ thrills passengers with gift items
AIR Peace, initiated a 14-day Easter campaign tagged Random Acts of Love, intended to appreciate its customers by giving them numerous gifts in-flight. Passengers stand a chance to win gifts such as Thermo water-flask, Food flasks, Diaries, Umbrellas, Notebook Bottle, Remote organisers and Free HMO (Health Maintenance Organisation) card. The Random Acts of Love, which officially kicked off on Sunday, …
Read More »Pensioners in FAAN set to embark on nationwide protest over COS disparity
NIGERIAN union of pensioners (NUP), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN branch) has announced a nationwide protest with effect from May 4th 2021 should FAAN management fail to implement their conditions of service (COS) agreement. The Pensioners allege that FAAN management owed them in arrears since the COS was implemented in 2019. The National Secretary of NUP FAAN branch Comrade …
Read More »Leadstream gets NCAA’s nod to train engineers; technicians on various aircraft types flown in Nigeria
THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA has approved Leadstream Aviation Training Organization to carry out type rating system course (initial and refresher) on the Boeing 737 series, CRJ series, Challenger aircraft and Embraer, hawker 125 series, ATR, Donier and DHCB The NCAA presented a certificate to the ATO in its Lagos office confirming Leadstream’s capabilities to conduct training for engineers …
Read More »“Mea Culpa” Azman Air tenders apology to NCAA DG; Nigerians for reaction to suspension
SEQUEL to a statement that made rounds in the media credited to Azman Air in which the integrity and reputation of the Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, came under fierce attack as a result of the decision taken by the regulator to suspend our operations based on safety considerations, the airline has apologized. According to a statement …
Read More »Ethiopian hits 91% three months’ On-Time Performance surpassing industry average
ETHIOPIAN Airlines Group has announced that it has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85%. The airline has operated a total of 18,385 flights in January, February, and March in which it has scored 91% on-time departures. The airline said it has recognized from its customers’ …
Read More »What has befallen N2bn approved by President Buhari for Wasanmi Airport upgrade?
A document signed in 2018 has revealed that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika back when he was Minister of state, Aviation sought for approval from President Muhammadu Buhari, and may have gotten the N2billion grant released for an airport project in Wasinmi. The letter with reference FMA/DSTP/402/S86/1/196 written to the President May 7, 2018 titled: Request of Payment for …
Read More »UBA: A bank of many firsts, in pursuit of customer satisfaction
UNITED Bank for Africa Plc has carved a niche for itself and continues to stand out as the leading Pan-African financial institution, consistent in introducing numerous first rate innovative products with customer satisfaction in mind. To this end, the bank has invested significantly in cutting edge technology in a bid to boost its overall services to customers. The development is …
Read More »Azman Audit: Airline starts CAP, appoints new Head of Maintenance; Flight Safety Officer after sack, resignation of former
As NCAA demands evidence of CAP implementation to consider airline’s restart IN the wake of the audit report from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), embattled Azman Air has commenced enactment of its Corrective Action Plan (CAP) on the management area of its audits with the sack of its former Acting Head of Maintenance and the appointment of Engineer Peter …
Read More »Azman Air’s Audit: Findings show gloomy safety situation for airline
Accountable manager, DOM, DFO, Chief pilot lack understanding of responsibilities Owes N1.5 billion TSC/CSC as at December 2020 AZMAN Air may still have a vast hurdle to surmount if the airline is to resume operations anytime soon following details of findings of the audit on the airline carried out by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) which suspended the airline’s …
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