By Ada Nkong The Federal government says it will continue to support Nigerian airlines. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Dr Emmanuel Meribole represented by Director Air Transport Management of the Ministry, Mr. Hassan Ejibunu made this statement at a reception organized by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to celebrate the commencement of… Continue reading FG Restates Commitment to Support for Nigerian Airlines
Category: Aviation
NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has signed the Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).The Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, Captain Musa Nuhu in a statement said he and ICAO Secretary General Mr. Juan Carlos Salaazar signed the agreement during a recent visit by the DGCA to ICAO in Montreal,… Continue reading NCAA,ICAO Sign Civil Aviation Master Plan _Ada Nkong
FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says the airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been suspended with immediate effect. A statement signed by Mr Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua director public affairs says this is as a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport… Continue reading FAAN Suspends Airport Taxi Services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja_Ada Nkong
NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has been notified and has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which occurred around a little after 1500hrs local time on August 1, 2023. A statement signed… Continue reading NSIB Commences Investigation Into Lagos Chopper Incident _Ada Nkong
NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong
Following an incidence of a safety breach where water was found in the fuel tanks of some aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has deepened its investigation into the incident with the view to establish the root cause of it. A statement by Captain Musa Nuhu, Director General Civil Aviation says NCAA is embarking… Continue reading NCAA Moves to Stop Reoccurrence of Fuel Contamination _Ada Nkong
FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong
L-R Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa, (DG NIDCOM), Mr Sylvester Tuner, (Mayor of Houston, Texas) Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, (Permanent secretary ministry of Aviation and Aerospace) and Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) at the Event. In a bid to further expand her horizon, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has assured the delegation from the… Continue reading FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong
NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong
The NCAA says it had suspended the operations of Max Air Boeing 737 with immediate effect. In a statement by Mr Sam Adurogboye ,GM public affairs NCAA the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the Operations Specifications of the Boeing B737 Aircraft type… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong
Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong
Following a couple of industrial actions by aviation workers that crippled operations and led to loss of revenue running into millions, an aviation union leader, Comrade Abdulrasaq Saidu has pointed to the poor relationship between the permanent secretary and the unions as being responsible. The general secretary of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) Comrade… Continue reading Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong
Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong
Following the unveiling of Nigerian air on the 26th of May 2023 shortly before the end of the immediate past administration, brows have been raised in many quarters.Reports ranging from the ownership of the aircraft used ,it's return to Ethiopian airlines, country of registration and age of aircraft elicited reactions from Nigerians across the country.… Continue reading Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong
