The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah, explained that there was a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section […]
Contrary to claims that the Nasarawa airport in Lafia was completed and ready to receive flight services, recent investigations revealed that the airport is yet to be completed. It could be right to say that having an airport should not be the priority of Nasarawa State government, since the state is close to the Federal […]
Many Nigerians, especially those conversant with air transport in Nigeria have criticised the decision of many state governors investing in airport development. They see it as misplaced priority because there are always more critical projects that will benefit majority of the citizens of the state. Most often they cite provision of potable water, healthcare system, […]
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) releases Dana Air 5N-BKI preliminary report on the runway excursion. Initial findings indicate that the aircraft had a valid Certificate of Airworthiness, and the flight crew was properly licensed and certified. Dana Air’s Abuja to Lagos flight, with registration 5N-BKI, experienced a serious incident on April 23, 2024. The aircraft […]
Flights were diverted yesterday as aircraft belonging to Xejet Airlines yesterday skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. The incident happened after landing at Runway 18L before it skidded off the Runway into the grass verge by B5 Aircraft. A source privy to the incident stated that the E145 aircraft […]
