Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have said domestic airlines lose over N20 billion annually to flights cancellations owing to dearth of landing aids. Last week, Aero Contractors from Lagos to Calabar returned to Lagos, after nearing Calabar airport due to poor visibility. The flight was unable to land because visibility was below the […]
Most Pakistan International Airlines flights were grounded on Wednesday as striking employees disrupted operations to protest against a government plan to sell the flag carrier, Reuters has reported. The strike is the latest in a months-long series of protests against the plan to sell off part of PIA, among companies the government has pledged […]
British Airways has considered pulling most of its aircraft out of London City airport if a new owner raised charges to cover the GBP£2 billion price tag on the airport, according to a media report. This move could prove to be a hurdle for the airport’s sale, which already attracted three groups including Cheung […]
Nigeria’s second busiest airport, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja was nearly caught by fire recently when alleged rat chasers lit bush fire to drive out the rats. Not able to control the spread of the fire, it penetrated the perimeter fencing of the airport, but for the timely intervention of airport […]
Since the past four weeks, there have been unconfirmed reports that the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Saleh Dunoma will soon proceed on retirement leave, having attained 35 years of meritorious service in the agency. This news of his imminent retirement has kick-started a flurry of agitation by […]
