Stakeholders in the aviation industry on Thursday called for the closure of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa over safety concerns. They pointed out that presently there is lack of critical infrastructure on the runway, which makes landing at the airport very difficult, especially in the night. The stakeholders made the call at the second […]
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has rejected the instrument landing system (ILS), which was acquired for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. THISDAY learnt that the minister rejected the equipment when he was informed by the officials in charge of installation that the ILS was not of good quality, insisting that it must be […]
The Chairman of House Committee on Aviation Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has expressed concern over the planned closure of Enugu Airport, saying it will have adverse effect on the socio economy of the South-east. Nnaji, regretted that the closure was coming at a time travelling by road in region has become a nightmare due to the […]
*Air Peace Expresses Support for the Closure After several months of contemplation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has finally closed the Akanu Ibiam International Airport for the rehabilitation of its runway and provision of airfield lighting. In a statement signed by its General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, the agency said it notified […]
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stated that the Authority is collaborating with the government of Enugu State to address the menace of airport encroachment at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Capt. Yadudu made the disclosure today, following a joint facilities inspection visit to the airport by the […]
