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 […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday reopened the 3.9 kilometer Runway 18R/36R at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos used mainly for international operations. The first aircraft that landed on the runway was operated by Kenya Airways, followed by Delta Air Lines yesterday afternoon to mark the reopening of the facility. The […]
A former Special Advisor on Investment and Rapid Airport Development to the Minister of Aviation, Dr. Daniel Tarka has said in order to solve the major problem in air transport in Nigeria, which is obsolete infrastructure, the federal government should fully embrace public private partnership (PPP). Tarka who spoke to THISDAY in exclusive interview on […]
