Aviation News

  AIRLINE Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called on the Federal government through the Ministry of Aviation and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to beef up security at the nation’s airports and ensure that the lives of airline staff and their properties are lawfully protected. The AON made this known while condemning the recent attack by some unruly passengers …

BANJUL Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has expressed determination to ensure it is most efficient Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organization in the world and says with adequate training, equipment procurement, and finances it will get there and sustain that efficiency.   Speaking at the closing ceremony of both the Seventh Commission Meeting and the Aviation Safety Workshop held …

THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has said that extension of Air Operators Certificate (AOC) usage for airlines is done so airlines are not grounded and disruptions are avoided in the system   The regulatory body explained that the extension are more of stop gap measures to keep the system going and are not more than 30 days.   Director …

  BANJUL Accord Group Accident Investigation Bureau ( BAGAIA) has reiterated plans to continue strengthening it’s regional bond and improving safety in the continent by deepening ties with existing and forging new allies.   Commissioner of BAGAIA, Engr. Charles Irikefe Erhueh made this known at the Aviation Safety Workshop and the Seventh Commission Meeting of Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation …

  NIGERIA’S Ministry of Aviation has said that the offer by Emirates airlines cannot be anything other than an endorsement of the need for a national airlines thus clarifying questions that have been raised since the news broke last week. This clarification was made by the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika through his Special Assistant, Public Affairs, James Odaudu. Emirates …

AIRLINE operators have blamed unfair competition with regards granting of Multiple Designations and Multiple Frequencies as the reasons for the collapse of over 50 indigenous airlines in the past. This is just as the airlines under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria ( AON) disagreed with the position of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over the Federal Government’s …

MINISTER of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that granting of multiple designation to foreign airlines into Nigeria expands and grows the economies of these airlines but also generates revenue for the country.   He also said these multiple entry help domestic airlines by improving their distribution and connections opportunities .   The Minister made this known today at the …

  HOUSE of Representatives has summoned the Heads of Security Agencies, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and the heads of aviation agencies for a meeting on Wednesday with the House leadership and Chairmen of relevant committees of the House of Representatives over the recent security breach at the Kaduna International Airport. The House has equally urged the Federal Government to through …

  NIGERIA’S Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has given reasons why Nigeria as a nation needs a national carrier and has assured that government would steer clear of its affairs allowing it to run smoothly.   Sirika made this known today at the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS) In Dubai, while discussing on the future of global aviation.   …

NAMA source says ATC delayed flight takeoff for safety reasons FEDERAL Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has equally confirmed the the attack at the Kaduna Airport earlier today stating that a group of bandits attacked the Runway 05 axis of Kaduna airport It stated that a combined team of anti-banditry military personnel and Crime investigation unit of FAAN Aviation Security …