Airlines

Minister Optimistic of Improved Capacity as Xejet Begins Schedule Operation

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that there would be improved capacity in domestic air travel, as more airlines join schedule flight service and expand their fleet. The minister made this known at the weekend in Lagos when Xejet, which hitherto operated high class charter service, started schedule commercial operations, […]

ACCIDENT

8 Souls Onboard have been Confirmed Dead as Helicopter on Oil and Gas Shuttle Service Crashes Off Calabar Coast

*NSIB Launches Investigation on Crashed Helicopter *NNPC Confirms Engaging Services of Ill-fated Chopper *NAAPE Mourns Its Members Who Died in Crash   Eight persons including two crew members (pilots) and six passengers have been confirmed dead as a helicopter on oil and gas shuttle service crashed off the coast of Calabar, Cross River State.   […]

AVIATION FUEL

Oil Marketers Unveil Single Largest Aviation Fuel Depot at Lagos Airport

A group of marketers has inaugurated the second Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI-2) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, describing it as the single largest aviation fuel depot in Nigeria. The facility was unveiled yesterday by the Minister of Aviation and Aeronautical Development, Festus Keyamo. Speaking during the opening, Kayamo described the project […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Minister Harps on Nigeria’s Strategic Position as Africa’s Aviation Hub

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has emphasised Nigeria’s unique geographical advantage in becoming the central hub for air transportation in Africa. He made this known when he addressed the global aviation community at the International Route Development Conference, themed: “Network Cargo 2024 in Moscow, Russia.” The conference, focused on […]