Air Peace, the nation’s biggest airline has told the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) that it has more aircraft available in its fleet than currently rostered for daily operations. The airline also said the alleged “chronic flight delays and cancellations” levelled against its operations were primarily due to safety concerns, reiterating that it would not sacrifice safety for convenience…
The alleged concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIAA), Enugu for 80 years has once again brought pessimism about the transparency of the Federal Government in executing its projects.
Since February 2017 that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), took over the management of Arik Air, it has witnessed more attacks from some section of the public than commendation, but its 2024 passenger traffic performance showed that the airline is on the verge of recovery.
The Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos has been identified as the airport with the highest number of bird strike incidents in the country. Other airports notorious for bird strike incidents, according to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Omegwa; Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (SMCA), Owerri and Akwa Ibom International Airport. Mr. Godwin…
Air Peace has promoted Chibuzo Mbane, its Senior First Officer (SFO) to the rank of Captain on its Boeing 777 fleet. A statement by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Head, Corporate Communications, Air Peace, said that Mbanefo, who started his career as a flight dispatcher, has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and commitment to upholding the airline’s high operational standards, leading…
The Ogun state Government has expressed its readiness to train its youths in aviation in order to choose their careers in the sector. Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Ogun State Governor, gave this assurance recently in Abeokuta, Ogun State during a courtesy visit by Mr. Segun Adesanya, the Managing Director of Santos Aviation Ltd….
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given certification to Onedot Aviation to carry out maintenance on Bombardier Challenger and CRJ aircraft. In a release by Capt. Henry Ogunyemi, Managing Director, Onedot Aviation, stated that this certification would enhance the company’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities, thereby boosting Nigeria’s aviation sector and creating local job opportunities. The certificate…
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has underscored the critical role of early warning systems in ensuring the resilience of Nigeria’s aviation sector and broader socio-economic stability. Speaking at the public presentation of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Abuja, recently, the minister emphasised the growing impact of…
The controversies surrounding the construction of a second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja is yet to be abated 16 years after.
Eight years after the takeover of Arik Air by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), the crisis still rages with accusations and counter-accusations. The shareholders of Arik Air at every given opportunity insist that the takeover of the airline on February 9, 2017 by AMCON was premature and rude. The shareholders at every given opportunity have also constantly…
