Aviation

Manpower Development, Enhanced Infrastructure has Improved Weather Prediction at NIMET

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) Prof. Mansur Matazu has said the agency has improved significantly in accurate weather prediction, which has enhanced activities in agriculture and transport industries in the country. Speaking on “Climate Issues, Opportunities and Solutions in Nigeria”, at the British High Commission, Nigeria hosted by Youth Consultation on […]

Max Air B737 under maintenance at the Aero hangar Aviation

Need for Major Aircraft Maintenance in Nigeria

Events since July 2020, when domestic carriers resumed flight operations after the coronavirus-induced lockdown have reinforced the call for urgent establishment of major Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria. THISDAY investigations disclosed that a major problem the domestic airlines faced was the non-availability of their operational equipment. The aircraft they put on storage […]

Dana Air Flight Crew Aviation

Covid-19: Dana Air Offers FG Resources, Aircraft to Ferry Relief Materials

As part of support to Federal Government’s efforts towards curbing the further spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria, Dana Air has offered its resources, aircraft and crew to assist the nation in the battle against Coronavirus. The airline in a letter to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, expressed support to contribute in the ferry of machine, […]

Maintenance

High Aircraft Maintenance Cost

The high cost of aircraft maintenance abroad, particularly, the mandatory C-check has raised deep concerns in the aviation industry. Maintenance checks on aircraft range from A, B, C and D Checks, which are done periodically. A and B checks are lighter checks, while C and D are considered heavier checks. Maintenance of a Boeing 737 […]