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  Runway closed to traffic at Lagos airport An Atlanta bound Delta Airlines Flight 55 aborted a flight early morning today when one of its engines was engulfed in fire. The incident happened at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Consequently, Runway 18R of the Lagos was closed to traffic “until further notice” while Runway 18L was made available for international departures on request with contingency measures in place. The incident was said to have…

 Agency’s total income may rise to N50.5b Plans disused aircraft removal in Ilorin, Kano, Kaduna  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) automation of car parks at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos has boosted revenue from the car park by 68 per cent.  This is coming as the agency plans to replicate the idea in all the airports across the country in what is expected to boost the agency’s entire revenue…

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika said the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) would take a year or two for full implementation. He disclosed this to Woleshadarenews in Lagos. The minster urged Nigerian airline operators to key into the policy rather than grumbling over what he said would bring prosperity to the African continent. He explained that Nigeria was among the first 11 countries that endorsed the Yamoussoukro Decision and took a decision…

    Anxiety mixed with uncertainty could best describe the slow pace of work to establish a national airline. WOLE SHADARE writes   Mission impossible? Can Nigeria pull this through? Many are very desirous of a national airline for Nigeria but the slow speed of actualising the dream is beginning to dampen the spirit of many who thought by now, the issue of a national carrier would have been put to rest. Just last weekend,…

     Regulator: Your allegation unproven   Airline: Your action, a cover-up The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Air Peace yesterday engaged in war of words over allegation that the rear cargo hold of the airline’s Flight 7138 holding for departure on Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos was opened by thieves on February 8. The aviation regulatory body had, in a statement by its spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, described the airline’s allegation…

British Airways, international flag carrier in the United Kingdom has introduced a promo for the travel savvy public who intend making the season of love an exciting period.  To celebrate this year’s Valentine Day, British Airways offers promotional fares in World Traveller from $426.  Customers and the general public will be able to have access to the Valentine’s Day promo fares to travel to London and other destinations.  For those planning a romantic getaway to…

In the spirit of the valentine season, Dana Air, has unveiled a special valentine promo for its esteemed guests. From 9th to 28th February 2018, guests travelling with their spouse or partner will only need to book a return ticket to get another free.   The airline also partnered Divine Eagle Ministry, a non-governmental organization to put smiles in the faces of children from four orphanages – Ijamido orphanage, St Monica orphanage, Light for the lost orphanage…

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has pledged to end the travel difficulties of the nation’s unserved and underserved cities.                                                                                                                    The airline made the pledge when it took delivery of its second Embraer 145 jet in nine days. The airline received the first of six 50-seater new generation Embraer 145 jets it recently acquired on January 31 and immediately set up a subsidiary, Air Peace Hopper to manage its plan to connect routes airlines in…

$6 million investment, a 100, 000 jobs under threat NCAA to clear company of wrong doing An aviation ground handling company, Precision Aviation Handling Company Limited (PAHCOL) with its partner, Aviation Handling Services (AHS) International have suspended its ground handling work at the Lagos and Abuja airports at it regularises it documentations with Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). There are indications that the NCAA will clear the firm of wrong doing as it is said to be…