United Flight 613: NTSB Report Point to Navigation System Failures

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cockpit voice recorder overwritten, United Airlines Boeing 787-8 emergency, Lagos-Washington D.C.

The flight data recorders, IRUs, and attitude heading reference units were shipped to Washington, D.C., for analysis. BY ANTHONY OMOH with AGENCY REPORTS A navigation system...

Asagba Urges Keyamo to Upgrade Asaba Airport

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Upgrade of Asaba Airport

He urged the Minister to expand flight operations, upgrade facilities, and position the airport as a transit hub for large aircraft. This push for...

Court Rejects EFCC’s Document in N76 Billion Arik Air Fraud Trial

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Lufthansa certified Arik Air, EFCC’s document submission, Arik Air and Atlas

Justice Dada ruled that the witness, not being part of the EFCC’s investigative team or an AMCON official, could not tender the document. BY ANTHONY...

Ibom Air Sponsors Inaugural Captain’s Day Golf Tournament

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Bailor, power banks, underused aircraft, CPR, Uyo hub terminal expansion, Captain’s Day Golf Tournament., Airbus A220-300

This event fosters business networking, tourism, and cultural exchange. It positions Akwa Ibom as a premier lifestyle destination. Ibom Air has partnered with Ibom Golf...

Star Alliance Boosts Air-Rail Connectivity with Austria’s ÖBB  

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Air-Rail Connectivity Options

Furthermore, the Air-Rail Connectivity Options will allow travelers to earn frequent flyer miles on train journeys, enhancing the appeal of combined air-rail travel.   Star Alliance...

ASKY Modernizes Fleet with 737 MAX 8 for Eco-Friendly Travel  

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comfort and eco-friendly travel

Passengers can expect a superior travel experience with the aircraft’s state-of-the-art cabin design, offering more legroom, larger overhead bins, and mood lighting. Pan-African airline ASKY...

Shettima Urges Proactive Flood Measures, Stresses Science, Collaboration

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science, technology, and collaboration

“We must act now to protect lives and livelihoods by leveraging science, technology, and collaboration,” Shettima said BY ANTHONY OMOH The Vice President of Nigeria, Sen....

Court Adjourns Trial of Former AMCON MD, Others in Fraud Case  

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Arik Air fraud case, alleged Arik Air fraud

He stated that Union Bank issued guarantees for loans from HSBC and US EXIM Bank, facilitating the airline’s aircraft purchases from Airbus and Boeing....

NSIB Strengthens Framework to Fulfill Multimodal Safety Mandate

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intermodal transport safety framework, NSIB strengthens safety framework

“Within the next year, you will see more multimodal engagements as we expand our scope,” Captain Badeh assured. BY ANTHONY OMOH The Nigerian Safety Investigation...

Aero Contractors Targets One-Stop MRO Hub Status

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operational constraints, airport PPP framework clarity, dry-lease aircraft acquisition, one-stop maintenance hub

Captain Sanusi disclosed that the MRO is currently working on several aircraft types, including Boeing 737 NGs, Airbus A320s, CRJs, and Embraer 145s. BY...