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Aviation, Enugu, Headlines, State News
Saturday, April 16th, 2016
By Francis Igata ENUGU-The Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Emene, Enugu State, has been approved for international flight operations to and from Atlanta, United States of America; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Johannesburg, South Africa; Mubia, India and Gwuanzuo, China. This revelation was made yesterday at the closing ceremony of Enugu State maiden investment summit by the […]
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Aviation, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced discussions on partnerships towards establishing a national airline for the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists from Doha, Qatar where President Muhammadu Buhari is […]
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Aviation, Enugu, Headlines, State News, Top Stories
Monday, December 28th, 2015
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Some stakeholders in South East have raised alarm over an alleged plot by some people in Nigeria, especially the Federal Ministry of aviation staff, to sabotage flight activities at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to give the impression that it was not suitable to render international services. South East stakeholders at the […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015
Olawunmi Ojo The management of Aero Contractors Airline has said it is not responsible for the unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday in which passengers of a chartered flight disembarked from its aircraft using a ladder. The airline said on Monday that it was assured of adequate ground handling services by the Bauchi Airport Manager […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Thursday, November 19th, 2015
In the said protest letter dated November 17, 2015 and addressed to the Chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, Sir Richard Branson, Fagbohungbe said the circumstances relating to the intended sacking of all the Nigerian members of the Virgin Atlantic cabin crew violated the provisions of the International Labour Conference Convention 158 and the 1999 […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Over 120 passengers, including the Director, Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, on Friday evening escaped death as an Aero Contractors Airline Flight 180 from Lagos to Kaduna developed technical fault mid-air. The aircraft was said to have suddenly lost altitude, 20 minutes after it departed the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, […]
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American Politics, Aviation, Headlines
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
By AFP on June 2, 2015 7121 US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has announced new measures to improve security screenings at American airports after investigators were able to smuggle mock explosives and weapons through checkpoints dozens of times. In a statement late Monday, Johnson said the inspector general of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), […]
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Armed Forces, Aviation, Headlines
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
: Samson Folarin Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu advertisement TOP HEADLINES 579 Soldiers facing court martial – Nigerian Army Osuofia steps out with daughters! Tony Blair to Buhari: Remove fuel subsidy Village Headmaster, Femi Robinson, dies at 75 Osaze Odemwingie thrilled to make history The Nigerian Air Force […]
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Abuja (FCT), Aviation, Headlines, State News
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
Hundreds of Arik Air passengers were left stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday as a result of a disagreement between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the airline. It was learnt that FAAN stopped the domestic carrier from carrying out its operations at the airport due to issues of indebtedness. […]
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Aviation, Headlines, Lagos, State News
Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market : Our correspondents The affected building at MMIA advertisement Passengers and airport users were thrown into panic on Wednesday as fire engulfed one of the offices at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. It was learnt that the fire occurred […]
