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, […]
The Director of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Muhtar Usman, spoke on the high cost and scarcity of aviation fuel, saying the situation may linger until the product is produced locally. He also spoke on measures being taken by the authority to ensure safe flight operations. Excerpts: When you became the Director General of the […]
Although Nigeria exited recession last year, its effects are now taking a huge toll on the aviation sub-sector. THISDAY investigations showed that many private jet owners, since late 2015, have been finding it very difficult to maintain their financial obligations on their private jets in order to keep the aircraft in the air. Financial commitments […]
