Incidents of bird strike have become a source of concern to airline operators who fear that if not checked it may result to a major accident. To this end, the airlines have called on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to urgently curtail the movement of birds around the airports and flight paths on […]
Aviation industry stakeholders have reacted to new security alert that warned of looming security threat at the airports. They advised the federal government to evolve new security apparatus to protect air travellers and other airport users in the country. The alert was contained in a letter from the Ministry of Interior to the Nigeria Security […]
There are indications that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has signed a deal with Arlington Securities Nigeria Services for the provision of Common Use Terminal Equipment and other passenger facilitation services. FAAN decided not to renew its contract with Societe International Telecommunication Aeronautiques (SITA), which had handled these services for the agency in […]
The federal government’s delay in issuing notice to airmen (NOTAM) and low passenger turnout are key factors delaying the resumption of international flights from the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa; and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This is just as THISDAY learnt on Wednesday that the alleged insistence […]
Criticisms have continued to follow the move to establish more airports in Nigeria. However, some experts hailed the move, saying it would spur socio—economic development in the states. Some experts see airport projects as unviable and a waste of resources, saying the resources ought to be channeled towards providing social amenities such as potable water, […]
