The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over parts of Katsina, Yobe, Kano and Jigawa states in the northern region on Sunday. The agency anticipated the remaining parts of the […]
The federal government has commended the launch of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, IBUAM, describing it as a revolutionary step in the aviation sector. The institution’s unique combination includes a flying school, aviation professional training, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities, thereby making it the first of its kind in Africa. Speaking yesterday […]
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65 years of independence, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that the air transport sector in Nigeria contributes $2.5 billion annually to the Gross National Product (GDP), which is 0.7 per cent, and created 217,000 jobs. That was disclosed by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East, Kamil […]
A retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal (AVM) has reportedly died on board a British Airways flight to Abuja as the crew of the airline battled to save his life. The plane carrying the deceased made an emergency landing at the El Prat Airport, Barcelona, as they struggled to resuscitate the ailing military officer. The flight, […]
It has emerged that Nigeria spends over $2 billion annually on expatriate pilots who fly for schedule commercial airlines, charter service operators, and private jet owners. It was learnt that Nigerian airline operators and aircraft owners pay expatriate pilots about $7,000 per month, and those that have about 3000 flight hours can insist on more, […]
