Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Set for Major Boost as Minister Explores Cutting-Edge Technologies
In a bid to elevate Nigeria’s aviation standards, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, recently visited HOG Technologies, a global leader in runway de-rubberization equipment, at their headquarters in Stuart, Florida. This landmark visit aimed…
Aviation Perm Sec Extols NAMA’s Commitment To Safety, Efficiency Of Air Travel
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the critical role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation in…
Breaking: Plane Carrying 181 People Crashes as Over 200 Lives Lost Since Christmas Day in Air Crashes
The holiday season has been overshadowed by a series of devastating plane crashes, claiming over 200 lives since Christmas Day 2024. The most recent tragedy occurred today in South Korea, where a Jeju Air flight crashed at Muan International Airport,…
NCAA Clarifies Recent Sanctions Against Airlines: Focus on Consumer Protection, Not Safety Issues
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a clarification regarding the recent sanctions imposed on five airlines, emphasizing that these actions were taken in response to consumer protection violations rather than safety concerns. Two weeks ago, Michael Achimugu, the…
Presidency Breaks Silence on Seizure of Nigerian Presidential Jets by French Court
The Presidency has finally broken its silence on the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets by a French Court, accusing the Chinese company involved, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of misleading the court. The Street Reporters Newspaper had reported…
Aviation Ministry, Oil Companies Meet Over Helicopter LandingLevies Framework
In a significant development, the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Local Oil Companies (LOCs) under the aegis of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) met with officials of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, representatives of NAEBI Dynamic Concepts…
Obi Hits FG Hard Over New Presidential Jet, Tells Tinubu Govt What to Prioritised
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has upbraided the Federal Government for contemplating the purchase of some new aircraft to add to the existing Presidential fleets. A statement signed by the spokesman of the…
2024 Hajj: Last Flight Departs Nigeria As Return Journey Begins June 22
The final outbound flight for the 2024 Hajj has departed Nigeria in the early hours of June 10th, 2024, from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, bound for Madinah. Onboard were approximately 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, FCT,…
Iranian President Raisi, Foreign Minister, Security Chief, Others Die In Tragic Air Mishap
President Ebrahim Raisolsadati, commonly known as Ebrahim Raisi, of Iran and some government officials have been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash on Sunday as the air mishap resulted in the death of all the passengers on board. This was…
DG NCAA Tasks Media Practitioners on Professionalism, Good Conduct
…Seeks to Collaborate with Transport, Aviation Correspondents The acting Director General (DG), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, at the weekend tasked media practitioners on correct narrative of events that bring about positive impact to the agency, the…
Breeze Airways Marks Major Milestone in March, Announces First Full Month of Operating Profit
Reports Strong Industry-leading Unit Revenue Growth, Sets the Stage for Continued Profitability Based on Forecasts Breeze Airways, the airline industry’s only ‘Nice Low-Cost Carrier’ (NLCC) reported an operating profit for March, a major milestone for the fast-growing startup airline. In…