Statistics obtained by NigerianFLIGHTDECK during the week have revealed some aspects of the operational status of airlines that operate both domestically and internationally, a data which indicates that there is a lot of room for improvement. The document obtained from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) shows that in 2022, 26 airlines carried out a total of 13, 003 …
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AIB-N calls for retraining of Azman crew on Flight AZM 2316, releases 3 serious accident reports
ACCIDENT Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) says it issued an Immediate Safety Recommendation to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to ensure Azman Air Services Limited immediately reviews the training of the incident flight crew of 5N-AIS Flight AZM 2316 from Lagos to Port Harcourt. The investigators said this was in order for the crew to be able to understand …
Read More »NCAA lifts Azman Air’s suspension after complete audit, compliance
NIGERIAN Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension placed on Azman Air since March 15, 2021 over safety related issues after the airline has complied with its recommendations and carried out Corrective Action Plan (CAP) effectively. The airline was the first to hint this on its social media handles on May 1st this was confirmed by a top official …
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 »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 …
Read More »Azman to acquire additional A340-600, three B737-800, five unspecified low capacity aircraft
AZMAN Air jolted Nigerians with the announcement of its rapid expansion drive this 2021 as the airline said it would be acquiring a second Airbus A340 aircraft to join its fleet to enable it launch international services to destinations such as Dubai. The Kano-based airline is also seeking three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to expand its network into additional West Africa …
Read More »Outrage as Azman Air sacks 6 pilots 4 crucial staff; notifies AON not to hire them
We only sacked staff due to COVID-19 impact on our operations- Faisal AZMAN Air has sacked no fewer than six (6) pilots including three captains and three first officers as well as the airline Cabin Service Manager/Trainer, Account Officer in Abuja as well as two (2) ticketers in the Abuja station. Nigerianflightdeck has gathered that the airline has also allegedly …
Read More »AON: Trouble looms as incumbent leadership yet to hold elections months after tenure end
TROUBLE is looming within the ranks of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) following a refusal to conduct elections months after the expiration of the tenure of the current leadership of the association which seems to have caused a major crack in the ranks. A reliable source who gave Nigerianflightdeck the information said elections were due since January, 2020 but …
Read More »Flight resumption: FG orders airlines to fly 50-70% capacity as domestic ops resumes June 21
All passengers' luggage to be disinfected before entry into the departure hall and they are required to wash their hands before proceeding into the halls while sanitizers would be provided for their use before entrance, at the waiting halls and pre-boarding. Foot wears will be disinfected, sanitized by foot mats place at all entrances of the terminal buildings and passengers would observe physical distancing rule while sitting in the halls. The seats would be clearly marked for usage and non -usage.
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