NTSB to Train 22 Nigeria’s Accident Investigators Overseas

The National Transport and Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States will train 22 staff of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) through on-the-job (OJT) training procedure.   Commissioner and Managing Director of AIB, Akin Olateru, made this known at the weekend while briefing newsmen on the workshop organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) […]

Rwand Air Unveils Independence Anniversary Discounted Fares

East African carrier, Rwand Air  has joined the rest of world to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary. The carrier said it is excited to celebrate with Nigeria and her strides in 57 years of nationhood  and her contributions to the growth of aviation in Africa. In the spirit of  the celebrations , Rwand Air , […]

The Snag with Airport Concessions

Although many Nigerians, including airline operators, are in support of the federal government’s plan to concession the major airports, others have cautioned that if the process is not transparent, it could generate problems that will plunge the sector into endless controversies From all indications, no amount of pressure will push the federal government to go […]

Reprieve for Ex-Nigerian Airways Workers

  After 13 years of agitation, the federal government last week, finally gave approval for the release of N45 billion for the payment of gratuities and other retirement benefits of former staff of defunct Nigeria Airways Ltd (NAL). It was cheering news, especially for the ex-workers of NAL, many of whom might have given up on […]

How Govt Inference is Killing Nigeria’s Airports

Officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have identified government interference as the major cause of infrastructure decay and poor management of Nigeria’s airports. They alleged that those in positions of authority enrich themselves from the agency and force their acolytes and relations to be employed by the agency even when they are […]