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Air Peace Airlifts 2025 Hajj Pilgrims, Owerri Airport Records First-Ever Int’l Flight

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since inception. The landmark event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the deployment of the wide-body Boeing 777-300 aircraft, the first time such a large aircraft landed on the Owerri airport runway….

Minister seeks dedicated power-line for MAKIA, others for Hajj, FAAN re-opens runway 18/L

Posted on May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has solicited support from the Kano State Government for a dedicated power line to the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to enhance the airport’s power supply and improve the cooling system—a pressing need given recent concerns. He called for the Kano State Government’s support when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of the State, Abba Kabir Yusuf intending to ensure successful 2024 Hajj…

Hajj pilgrims to enjoy improved services at airports

Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that it would bring changes to how it handles Hajj operations at the airports, assuring pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj of improved quality services across all the aerodromes where they will be airlifted to the Holy Land. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli said the agency will leave nothing to chance in ensuring that Nigerians travelling…