It was a historical yesterday when the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced the completion and use of the Runway 18L/36R, known as domestic runway. Since 2008 when the runway was rehabilitated and was supposed to be accompanied with runway light, the facility was not installed until 14 years after. Airlines had lost huge […]
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Stakeholders in the aviation industry on Thursday called for the closure of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa over safety concerns. They pointed out that presently there is lack of critical infrastructure on the runway, which makes landing at the airport very difficult, especially in the night. The stakeholders made the call at the second […]
The Managing Director, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu, has urged industry stakeholders to come together and intensify the fight to significantly curb wildlife menace at airports. Yadudu, said this would reduce such hazards as bird strike, improve safety and also reduce funds spent on repairs and checks due to the incidents […]
Accident was averted on Tuesday when Dana Air Flight 9J0363, which flew from Abuja to Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, skidded off the runway on landing but the pilot in command was able to control the aircraft and taxied it to the terminal. According to statement from the airline, which was […]
