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NSIB begins probe, ex-Minister reacts   The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday said it had commenced an investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with nationality and registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours. The aircraft is said to have about four-hour fuel endurance. It dropped from about 1500ft sea level and it was less than one nautical mile away from runway L18 of Murtala…

A combined patrol team of officers from Aviation Security’s Crime Investigation and Intelligence (CII) Unit, and the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) have arrested three persons suspected to be cable thieves around the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Training School. Two of the suspects were caught at about 03.52 hours while digging and cutting electric cables connecting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Powerhouse (International Wing, MMA) to the Domestic Terminal(MMA), while the third suspect,…

A passenger on Ibom Air Flight Q1300 from Lagos to Abuja, ogheneochuko David was on Wednesday apprehended for allegedly taking another passenger’s laptop from his laptop in the overhead cabin. Trouble started when the owner of the laptop, who suspected the movement of David within the aircraft, decided to check where his laptop was kept and immediately realized the item was no longer there. He raised the alarm by notifying the crew members accordingly. A…

The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the support of start-ups – has increased its investment power to nearly $200 million and added eight new corporate partners, five months after its initial launch. American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures, Aviation Capital Group, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Groupe ADP, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue Ventures, will join…

  Recorded pre-tax income of $1.4 billion United States-based airline, United Airlines has reported second-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly earnings per share of $3.24 and a pre-tax margin of 9.8%. The company set records on an adjusted basis1 with earnings per share of $5.03 and a pre-tax margin of 15.3%. The strong financial performance has accelerated the company’s efforts to restore its balance sheet, resulting in trailing twelve months adjusted net debt1 to adjusted EBITDAR1 of…

The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu would today hold a crucial meeting with all the domestic, international airline operators and aviation full suppliers with a view to finding a solution to adulterated or contaminated aviation fuel in the aviation industry. In a letter dated July 19, 2023, and signed by Director, Airworthiness Standards, Abatan Gbolahan, an engineer would be held on Thursday, July 20th at 10 am at the DGCA’s…

Carrier needs $24 million capital restructuring to remain afloat  Bid to return company to founder twice failed-AMCON   The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has attributed the sustenance of Arik to the Federal Government through agencies such as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) that has been waving taxes and other sundry charges that have run into several billions of…

Records $15.6billion operating revenue     Delta Air Lines on Sunday reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter of 2023.   “Thanks to the incredible work of our entire team, Delta is delivering for our customers by providing strong operational performance and best-in-class service during this busy summer period. With this performance, we generated record revenue and profitability in the June quarter.   “Our people are the…

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Yann Stirton as Country Manager for Nigeria. Stirton has worked for Virgin Atlantic for the past 12 years holding various roles in the operations and commercial departments in the UK. He began at the airline’s Contact Centre before progressing quickly to commercial roles in the Groups and Partnership team. For the last few years, he has been in the airline’s Corporate Sales team, first as an Account Manager before taking the…

May withdraw oil marketers’ licence if found culpable NCAA to commence fresh audit on carriers, Air Peace, Azman under investigation Lax in system aided Approach Light theft   The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu said it is solely the duty of the captain of an aircraft and the airline to check that the fuel they get is not contaminated, just as the aviation agency has commenced a full-blown investigation…