The federal government plans to arm aviation security (AVSEC) of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is an effort to fortify the airports against possible terror attacks, THISDAY has learnt. AVSEC is trained to manage airport security and it is recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as the only body that provides […]
Industry consultant and CEO of Belujane Konsult, Chris Aligbe has said the National Assembly is contributing to the retardation of the aviation industry and called for the transparent concession of airport facilities. Before the Senate backed down on Tuesday, the members opposed the planned closure of the Abuja airport for comprehensive work on the runway. […]
Operators in the aviation industry believe that with the right equipment, aircraft can fly under zero visibility. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said last week that harsh operational environment, which include lack of airfield lighting in most airports, deficient and obsolete airport facilities, poor and obsolete navigational aids force airlines to cancel about 50 per […]
By Steve Omolale Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, is a phenomenal project providing critical services to the aviation sector for which its operator – Bi-Courtney Aviation Services limited (BASL) – has either been on the receiving end of some criticisms or much accolades in almost a decade. The few criticisms notwithstanding, with […]
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) hereby expresses its gross disappointment and deepest displeasure at the deplorable state of Navigational Aids at airports around the country which makes flying in the Nigerian airspace virtually impossible during the harmattan season thereby increasing the sufferings of passengers and disrupting their plans for the yuletide season due to flight […]