Aviation

The Management of Arik Air has asked for the intervention of the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over the planned industrial action by aviation unions scheduled to commence on Monday.The Chief Executive Officer of…

Direct flights between Israel and Morocco could be launched soon, after Israel and two Arab states agreed to normalise relations, according to Israeli media reports. SEE ALSO: Chinese Court Sentences Another Canadian To Death On…

There was palpable joy on Saturday as the first international flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. SEE ALSO: Over 7,000 South African Police Tests Positive To COVID-19 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says there is no going back on the Sept. 5, 2020 date for resumption of international flights as all preparations have been completed. Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task…

The Federal Government has approved the restructuring of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to further improve the safety oversight system of the country’s aviation industry.The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Musa…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, on Wednesday visited the Kaduna International Airport to assess facilities put in place to safeguard workers and passengers against contracting COVID-19.The NLC Chairman…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, on Wednesday visited the Kaduna International Airport to assess facilities put in place to safeguard workers and passengers against contracting COVID-19.The NLC Chairman in the…

The first direct flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took off on Monday morning, almost three weeks after the two countries sealed a historic diplomatic deal. SEE ALSO: FG Evacuates 289 More Nigerians From U.S. The…

No fewer than two persons died and another sustained severe injuries after a  helicopter crashed into a private residence in Opebi, Ikeja Local Government area in Lagos state.Opebi area of Lagos state was thrown into a state of mass…

Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on biosecurity and biosafety measures.Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, the Group Chief…

FG increases FAAN deductions by 40 percent ahead of Int'l Flight ResumptionThe Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts towards renewing dilapidated airport infrastructure across the country.Capt. Rabiu Yadudu,…

Poland will ban flights from 46 countries, including France and Spain, as of Sept. 2, according to a draft regulation published on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Nile Dam Dispute: Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan To Resume Talks The ban is coming as the…

The planned resumption of international flights in Nigeria has been shifted to Sept. 5 from the Aug 29 date, Minsiter of Avaition Hadi Sirika announced.SEE ALSO: 10 countries account for 88% of COVID-19 cases in Africa – WHO At the…

Federal Government has postponed the resumption of international flights slated for August 29 to September 5, 2020.The new date was announced by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday, August 27, The Nation reports.It…

The company operating the helicopter that crashed in January and killed five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has filed a suit against the air traffic controllers working at the time of the incident.SEE ALSO: African businesses should…

The Presidential Task Force on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), on Monday said that Intending travellers into Nigeria must have tested negative to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PTF National Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu, provided further insight…

Dana Air says it will introduce additional flights between Abuja and Lagos and commenced Lagos to Owerri, Port Harcourt to Abuja beginning from Aug. 28. SEE ALSO: AIB investigates Air Peace flight incident at Port Harcourt Airport Mr…

Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has confirmed the incident in which King Air Jet ran into a fence at the General Aviation Terminal Apron of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. SEE ALSO: Maintenance :…

The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to enforce the principle of reciprocity, stating that the move would reduce the stigmatisation of Nigerian airlines. SEE ALSO: Nigeria records 476 new…

The Nigerian Air Force  Medical Services Branch has conducted a One-day COVID-19 Sample Collection Training for its Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and…

Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation says the Federal Government will prosecute perpetrators of the destroyed Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, concrete perimeter fence.The minister also said the federal government would deploy…

Fresh report has emerged that Air Peace airline may recall Pilots who were sacked due to the harsh economic impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.James Odaudu, Director, Public affairs, Ministry of Aviation made the disclosure saying Allen Onyema…

A total of 2, 933 Nigerians evacuees returned  from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, while 292 others were repatriatedThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the  the twitter handle of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission…

China’s air travel demand has recovered significantly since June, with a continuous increase in the volume of flights, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). SEE ALSO: REVEALED: Real Reason First Lady, Aisha Buhari…

Sani Aliyu, National Co-ordinator of Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has hinted when international flights will resume.It would be recalled that Federal Government banned all flight operations in March as part of efforts to…