Benin Archives - Aviation metric

Bang in engine mid-air forces Arik’s emergency diversion to Benin

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

NSIB to recover black boxes to determine event sequence To issue preliminary report within 30 days An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 flight 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to make an emergency diversion to Benin Airport following a serious engine incident mid-flight. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. While descending toward Port Harcourt, the crew reported a loud bang from the left…

United Nigeria Airline to begins flight operations to Benin, Obaseki opens business space

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Edo tourism sector has continued to attract attention from key investors and players in both the national and global economy, with the latest coming from United Nigeria Airlines, which has concluded plans to commence flight operations to Benin City, the Edo State capital, further increasing the number of airlines operating in the State. The Benin route has continued to experience increased passenger traffic in the wake of the opening up of the business space…