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NTSB Issues 7 Safety Recommendations to FAA, Relating to Ongoing Lion Air, Ethiopia Airlines Crash Investigations

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September 26, 2019
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The National Transportation Safety Boardissued seven safety recommendations Thursday to the Federal Aviation Administration, calling upon the agency to address concerns about how multiple alerts and indications are considered when making assumptions as part of design safety assessments. Aviation Safety Recommendation Report 19-01 was issued Thursday stemming from the NTSB’s ongoing support under International Civil Aviation Organization […]

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FAAN, Imo Government Collaborate to Develop Owerri Airport

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August 4, 2019
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The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Captain Rabiu Yadudu Thursday, August 1, 2019 paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Rgt Honourable Emeka Ihedioha. The meeting, which was in continuation of his interaction with critical stakeholders was also attended by the Authority’s Directors of Engineering Services, Human […]

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2 Suspended as Man Climbs into Engine of Aircraft at Lagos Airport

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July 20, 2019
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It was a serious security breach yesterday when a man suspected to have mental disorder was discovered inside the engine of aircraft already boarded with passengers and about to take off from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Port Harcourt. Reacting swiftly to the security breach, airport authorities put the two people on […]

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FAAN Commences Resurfacing of Runways Across Airports

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June 27, 2019
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’ said it has commenced an intensive re-assessment of runways at the nation’s airports. This move, it said is aimed at improving on the efficiency of the facilities, thereby forestalling potential accidents on the runways. “Although, the regular friction measurement for Port Harcourt International Airport was conducted in March […]

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FG Appoints Captain Yadudu as New Managing Director of FAAN

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May 20, 2019
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In tune with expectations, the federal government has approved the appointment of Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and he takes over his appointment takes immediate effect. . Captain Yadudu who is to take over from the erstwhile Managing Director, Engr. Saleh Dunoma joined […]