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 […]
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 […]
Flight operations may have stopped at the Gombe and Kebbi airports as indications show that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may have withdrawn its services over N800 million unpaid debts owed it by the management of the two airports. FAAN for several months have requested that the two airports and the other state-owned […]
Robbery of aircraft during stoppage at the runway and other thefts has raised concerns about security at nation’s airports. When the reports of robbery on taxying aircraft on the airside of the nation’s busiest airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos was made public, concerned aviation authorities doubted the possibility because it looked incredible, […]
Nigeria is set to take delivery of an automatic aircraft firefighting simulator, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The equipment manufacturers, Messrs Alpine Metal Technology Company, UK has carried out the factory acceptance and pre-shipment inspection and test of the simulator in the presence of top Nigerian functionaries, including the Minister of […]
