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Air Peace expands flight operations to China, India
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has revealed plans to extend flight operations to Guangzhou, China and Mumbai, India, with scheduled flight operations to this month.
The Spokesperson of Air Peace, Mr Stanley Olisa, made the…
Aviation: Nigeria will have a national carrier before end of 2022 – Sirika
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says Nigeria will have a national carrier before the end of 2022.
Sirika said this at a two-day Africa Public Private Partnership Network (AP3N) Investment programme held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The…
Nigeria will sustain investments in aviation safety, security – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says more investments will be deployed to the provision of infrastructure and facilities for safe, secure, environmentally friendly, and sustainable civil aviation in the country.
The president stated…
Airline operators suspend planned services withdrawal, give reason
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called off its planned withdrawal of services over astronomical rise in aviation fuel.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the operators and made available to newsmen in Lagos on…
Airline strike: NANTA seeks prompt intervention from FG
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has urged the Federal Government to quickly wade into the proposed strike by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), due to the increase in the price of aviation fuel.
Mrs…
Ibom Airline Will Not Withdraw Flight Services – Statement
Ibom Airlines Ltd., (Ibom Air) says it is not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services as announced by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON).
AON had hinged its resolve to shut down domestic flights over the increase in the price of…
Ibom Air explains decision not to withdraw services
The management of Ibom Air has explained its reason for not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services issued by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) over increase in the price of aviation fuel.
The airline’s Chief Executive Officer,…
Sirika begs domestic airlines to shelve planned operations shutdown
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has begged Nigerian airlines to suspend the planned shutdown of operations from Monday over the high cost of aviation fuel from N190 to N700 per litre.
Sirika made the appeal in a statement…
Air Peace Relocates Operations To Newly Inaugurated Terminal
Air Peace says it has relocated all its international flight operations from the old Terminal One to newly inaugurated Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Its spokesperson, Mr Stanley Olisa said…
Russia-Ukraine War: Largest Aircraft In The World Destroyed (Photos)
In the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Antonov An-225 "Mriya," the largest aircraft in the world, was destroyed in a Russian attack on the Antonov Airport near the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
Allow local airlines import Jet-A1 fuel – Aviation experts urge FG
Some aviation experts have urged the Federal Government to grant operational licences to airline operators to import Jet – A fuel, to reduce the recent price hike of the product.
The experts spoke in Lagos on Tuesday while speaking…
Ukraine: Air Peace deploys aircraft to evacuate Nigerians
Air Peace airline has deployed its aircraft to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
The airline’s spokesman, Mr Stanley Olisa, said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday.
“This is the…
Commercial int’l flight suspended under further notice – Indian govt
Commercial international flights to and from India shall remain suspended until further orders, officials said Monday.
According to a circular issued by the country’s civil aviation Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday,…
Airlines association lambasts National Assembly over flight delay, cancellation comment
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Thursday in Ikeja expressed dismay over comments credited to the National Assembly Joint Committees on Aviation, accusing airlines of flight delays and cancelations without compensation.
Chairmen,…
National Assembly warns airlines against incessant flight delays, cancellations
The Joint National Assembly Committee on Aviation has expressed concerned over incessant flight delays and cancelations experienced by passengers in the country’s aviation industry.
The Senate and House Committee Chairmen on Aviation,…
Senior lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa calls out Ibom Air over deteriorating service
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, says Ibom Air has joined the ranks of local airlines offering poor quality of service to airline passengers.
He stated this in a statement released at the Murtala Muhammed Airport…
Hajj Scam: EFCC detains Medview Airline boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody the Managing Director, Medview Airline, Mr Muneer Bankole.
He was reportedly detained at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja on Monday following an…
Passenger extortion: FAAN apprehends Arik airline staff
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said that a staff of Arik airline was apprehended while soliciting bribe from a passenger at the general aviation terminal in Lagos.
Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate…
Extortion: FAAN moves stiffer sanction against violators
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigerian has vowed to ensure stiffer sanctions to curb any act of extortion at the airports.
FAAN Managing Director, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, made this known when he addressed newsmen on Monday in Abuja after…
Ooni debunks rumour of private jet promises by Senator Adeleke
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has debunked the rumour that Senator Ademola Adeleke had promised him a private jet gift.
This is contained in a statement by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs of the Ooni of…
Minister warns aviation unions against issuing threats on conditions of service
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has cautioned aviation unions against issuing threats of strikes over Conditions of Service (CoS), a statement he issued in Lagos, on Saturday, said.
The minister was speaking at the third…
No directive banning travellers without proof of vaccination – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says there is no directive yet banning travellers without proof of vaccination from traveling both local and international flights.
Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Relations of…
Bi-Courtney rewards driver for returning bag containing bundles of foreign currencies
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, (MMA2) has rewarded Mr Emmanuel Eluu, a driver for returning a bag containing bundles of local, foreign currencies, jewelry and other…
N658m For Sniffer Dogs, As FEC Approves N16.6bn For Aviation Sector
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved N16.6 billion for the execution of four projects by his ministry across the country.
He disclosed that Nigeria will spend N658.7…
Airport Concession: FG Addresses FAAN Staff Over Fears Of Lay-off
The Federal Government has allayed the fears of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) workers of any lay-offs as plans to concession four major international airports in the country get underway.
Aviation minister Hadi Sirika…
Private jet: 30 of 65 verified airplanes to pay customs duties
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says 30 out of 65 private airplanes verified so far are liable to pay required duties to the Federal Government.
The Customs Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, made this known while speaking with…
Passenger Demands Apology After Air Peace Delays Flight For 5 Hours, Narrates Ordeal
A passenger has demanded that Air Peace should tender a letter of apology to him and other passengers who were kept waiting at the Murtala Mohammed Airport for five hours without an explanation or apology.
He also requested that a copy…
American Airline Cancels Flight After Teenagers ‘Refuse To Wear Face Masks’
A flight had to be canceled after a group of 30 teenagers refused to wear face masks on board, it has been reported.
The service from North Carolina in the US to the Bahamas remained on the ground because the teenagers allegedly would…
Two-hour delay attracts 100 percent air fares refund – FG tells airlines
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says airline operators in the country must refund the full cost of plane tickets to passengers whose flights get delayed for two hours or more.
Sirika, who spoke Thursday at the weekly State House…
Why we’re yet to resume flights to Dubai – Aviation Minister
The Federal Government on Monday said flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are yet to resume due to the discriminatory nature of protocol introduced by the UAE.
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, made the remark during the…