The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed that it requires over N580 billion for the rehabilitation of runways of the 21 airports under its management. This was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, during a tour of Lagos airport facilities by the new Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, […]
The Enugu state government has failed to provide land for the installation of safety critical landing aids at the AkanuI biam International Airport, Enugu. The state government had in March, assured the Minister of State, Aviation, HadiSirika, that it would clear the area where approach light and other equipment would be installed to upgrade the […]
Ahead of the April 19 date for re-opening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, domestic and international airlines have started selling tickets to Abuja as a destination, preparatory to commencement of flight to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika had expressed optimism that the ongoing work on […]
As a follow-up to the decision of the Federal government to temporarily shut down operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for repairs on the runway and the taxi ways of the airport, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika is to engage the industry stakeholders on issues arising from the proposed closure. […]
