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…
Davido Acquires New Bombardier 7500 Private Jet Sparking Internet Controversy
Music sensation Davido has made the headlines again with the revelation of his latest acquisition, a Bombardier 7500 private jet, reportedly the third private jet. Tribune Online reports that the move that has set tongues wagging and eyebrows raising. Taking…
ATACA Visits Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo on Tuesday, 27 February, 2024, received in audience, the Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), delegation led by the Chairman, Oru Leonard Oru. Keyamo who received ATACA members in his…
Monarch Condemns High Cost Of Flights Tickets To South East, Urges President Tinubu To Intervene
A South East traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Eze-Igwe Williams Ezugwu, has strongly condemned the high cost of flight tickets to southern Nigeria, particularly the South East, calling for presidential intervention to end the ugly trend. Eze-Igwe Ezugwu, who spoke…
President Tinubu Effects Leadership Changes In Aviation, Aerospace Development
In line with his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian Civil Aviation in consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders, President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement…
Saudi Embassy Reveals Why Passengers’ Visas Were Cancelled
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has disclosed that those passengers who were denied entry and subsequently deported to their initial destinations didn’t fulfil the entry conditions and requirements in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Kingdom,…
Arik Airline Will Return To Owner If … – AMCON
The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has advised the Chairman of Arik Air, Johnson Arumemi-Ikide, to present a reasonable debt recovery plan in order to recover the airline. The Managing Director of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, gave the advice…
