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Plane runs into fence at Lagos Airport

Plane runs into fence at Lagos Airport

A light aircraft belonging to Jet Air reportedly hit a fence causing substantial damage to the airplane. Sources said the King Air Jet was re-parking when it rammed into the fence. “The accident happened around…

Flights resumption: Nigeria to enforce reciprocity policy with foreign airlines

Flights resumption: Nigeria to enforce reciprocity policy with foreign airlines

*To withhold passports of persons arriving from abroad as airports open Nigeria has said it would enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations in the country as it opens…

Qantas blames coronavirus for $2bn loss

Qantas blames coronavirus for $2bn loss

  The coronavirus pandemic has driven Australia’s flagship carrier, Qantas, to declare its worst financial result for a century – a $2bn loss – amid widespread devastation in the travel and tourism industries. Despite concerns in…

AIB, NCAA set up 11-man committee to improve air safety

AIB, NCAA set up 11-man committee to improve air safety

In a bid to enhance air safety in the country’s aviation industry, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have entered into a partnership. Consequently, the two agencies Wednesday inaugurated…

Govt has no money for aviation infrastructure – Minister

Govt has no money for aviation infrastructure – Minister

Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika has defended the plans by the Federal Government to concession some major airports across the country saying government has no money to invest in aviation infrastructure. This is coming as the…

No hidden agenda in Medview’s dealings – Mgt

No hidden agenda in Medview’s dealings – Mgt

The management of Medview Airlines Plc has said that the pending suit instituted by its Chairman, Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Al Thunayan has nothing to do with the operations of the carrier including the sale and…

FAA to fine Boeing $1.25m over actions at plant

FAA to fine Boeing $1.25m over actions at plant

    The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it was proposing to fine Boeing Co (BA.N) $1.25 million after the agency alleged Boeing managers exerted undue pressure or interfered with work of employees performing…

Outrage at Imo Airport as Air Peace delays passengers’ luggage for 24 hours

Outrage at Imo Airport as Air Peace delays passengers’ luggage for 24 hours

  Steve Uzoechi, Owerri The Sam Mbakwe Airport in Imo State Thursday evening erupted into bedlam as Air Peace passengers, who arrived the airport with a 2pm flight, were greeted with the shocking reality that…

AIB begins probe into Middle East, Turkish Airlines’ collision

AIB begins probe into Middle East, Turkish Airlines’ collision

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said it has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving an Airbus A330-243 with the Nationality and Registration Marks, OD-MEA operated by Middle East Airline and a Boeing 777…

AIB to train aircraft investigators in W’Africa, to release more accident reports Tuesday

AIB to train aircraft investigators in W’Africa, to release more accident reports Tuesday

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria has concluded plans to commence training for aircraft accident investigators in the West African sub-region.   Disclosing this on Monday in Abuja was the Commissioner/CEO of AIB Nigeria, Akin…