Emirates has announced a substantial expansion with an order for 90 additional Boeing 777X twinjets valued at $52 billion. The order includes 55 777-9s, set for delivery from 2025, and 35 of the smaller 777-8s, scheduled to arrive in 2030. Emirates Group chief Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum revealed that the airline would be […]
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FG Spends N90 Billion on Presidential Air Fleets in 9 Years
The Nigerian federal government has allocated a total of N90 billion to the presidential air fleets over a nine-year period. This significant allocation has raised concerns about the government’s financial priorities and the responsible use of public funds. During the first four years of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, N20.42 billion was allocated for the […]
NSIB DG Honourer with Integrity, Anti-corruption Award
The Director General , Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru has been honoured with the ‘Integrity and Anti-corruption Ambassador’ award by the Nigerian youth against Corruption and Transparency Initiative. According to the group, the award is in recognition of the transformation and developmental strides the Bureau has witnessed under his leadership. Presenting the […]
Aviation Minister Inspects Safety Equipment in Norway
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has in Larvik, Norway where inspected some safety and communications’ equipment meant for Nigerian airports. The Minister was accompanied on the journey by the Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency-NAMA, Engr. T. Odunowo and the Director of Safety Electronics and Engineering Services, […]
Dana Air, 7 Star Hanger, strengthen partnership, commends Minister, DG over aviation industry
As a sign of its commitment to play leadership role in the development of Nigeria’s aviation industry, Dana Air has announced the reinforcement of it’s partnership with 7 Star Global Hanger. The airline made this known at the just concluded Aviation Africa Conference 2023 held at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja. Speaking during […]
FG set to optimize FAAN’s revenue generating capacity
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb.(UK) has expressed Federal Government’s desire to optimize the generating capacity of FAAN. Speaking during the facility visit of the Lagos Airport, Keyamo said 60% revenue of FAAN comes from Lagos and as such the new terminal should be used optimally. He said the new […]
NSIB, NAMA, seal deal to promote air safety
The safety of the Nigerian air space has received a boost as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian airspace management agency ( NAMA) in line with their inter agency collaboration agenda Tuesday in Abuja entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement and renewed partnership to promote air safety. The main purpose […]
NiMet lauds ATACA collaboration on information dissemination
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Mansur Bako has appreciated the partnership that exist between the Agency and Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA) in disseminating weather information to the public. Speaking in Abuja at the presentation of an ATACA Magazine that features the organization’s 20 years Anniversary by the […]
FG TO COLLABORATE USA ON DIRECT FLIGHTS TO HOUSTON
In a bid to further expand her horizon, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has assured the delegation from the United States of America that the Government of Nigeria will work on their requests for a direct flight from Nigeria to Houston, having a consulate office in Houston city and deepening the Bilateral Relations with […]
NSIB developing new accident investigation templates for all transportation modes
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is developing tailored accident investigation templates for the different transportation modes based on its expanded scope. The process which commenced on Tuesday in Abuja with a consultative meeting with relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry revealed that other stakeholders in the maritime, rail and road transports will be engaged […]