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NCAA suspends ValueJet pilots’ licenses over pre-departure clearance violation

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Two ValueJet pilots’ licenses have been suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for what it described as a serious breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilots were said to have “commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.” NCAA’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a statement issued late Tuesday, confirmed receiving reports of the violation…

ValueJet opens Banjul, West Africa’s hidden gem to adventure

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, airline of choice for travellers to Banjul When Titi, a travel enthusiast, first saw the picture of Banjul on her friend’s social media profile, her curiosity about travelling to the city intensified. The white-sand beaches, colourful marketplaces, colonial-era architecture, and serenity she hadn’t felt in Lagos traffic for months drew her attention. Her curiosity propelled her further. “Where is this paradise?” Her friend replied, “Banjul, Gambia. I flew there with ValueJet’s direct flight…

Majekodunmi: ValueJet’s direct flight to Banjul, boost for Nigeria, Gambia trade relations

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt Omololu Majekodunmi said the airline’s inaugural flight to Banjul, The Gambia, would further strengthen the trade relations between Nigeria and The Gambia. Omololu reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to safe and efficient operations, fully adhering to all regulations, just as he expressed confidence in the Lagos-Banjul route, backed by the deployment of its CRJ-900 aircraft. He said, “The launch of our Lagos to Banjul flight is yet another important milestone…

ValueJet to launch inaugural flight to Banjul May 15th, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos on May 15th, 2025. The new Lagos-Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions. It will provide greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitate stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia. This new service according to the airline would begin from Thursday May 15, 2025. ValueJet flights…

ValueJet set to commence flights to Jos from Lagos April 2

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Passengers can now enjoy direct flights between Lagos and Jos as ValueJet has concluded plans to begin flight services to Jos, Plateau on April 2, 2025. The airline equally plans to spread its wings to other key destinations. The carrier would operate direct flight from Lagos three times a week scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a start as it could expand it to daily operation. It is not the first time ValueJet would…

ValueJet, NFF partnership symbolizes fresh success era for Super Eagles

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Executive Officer/ Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi is beaming with excitement over the victory of Nigeria’s senior football team, Nigeria Super Eagles over Rwanda. He stated that the partnership between his airline and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) marks their first win since ValueJet signed on as their official airline partner. The victory according to Majekodunmi symbolizes a fresh era of success for the team. The partnership between ValueJet and the…

ValueJet @2: Soaring into the future

Posted on October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

As Valuejet celebrates its two years of existence, it is impossible not to be impressed by the incredible service delivery it is offering to the flying public. Established on October 10, 2022, and amid the COVID pandemic that dealt a huge blow to the global aviation industry, ValueJet has continued to play a pivotal role in the Nigerian airline industry, positioning itself as the airline of choice to the destinations it serves. Accountable Manager/ Managing…

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ValueJet identifies with fallen heroes

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has identified with the country’s Armed Forces noting that the contribution of serving and retired officers and men as well as those who died in the course of defending the nation’s democracy and national unity had not been in vain. In a statement on Tuesday, the management of the airline prayed for the quick recovery of those who suffered one form of injury or the other while protecting the nation’s freedom and…

NSIB cautions over speculations, likely cause of ValueJet’s taxi-way ‘excursion’, begins probe

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it had been notified about an incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with nationality and registration 5N-BXR belonging to ValueJet Airlines which occurred around 3:32 pm (Local Time) on November 14th, 2023 at the Port-Harcourt International Airport. The Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NSIB, Dr. James Odaudu in a statement late Tuesday said the agency had commenced the process of unraveling the immediate and…

ValueJet’s CRJ aircraft slips off Port-Harcourt Airport taxi-way

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A ValueJet aircraft on Tuesday slipped on a taxi turn after landing safely and cleared off the runway at Port Harcourt airport. There was no damage to the aircraft. The incident happened at 3.30 pm. The CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft with registration 5N-BXR landed safely with passengers wondering what could have happened because the airplane landed safely without difficulty. The minor incident happened at about 3.30 pm at the Port-Harcourt International Airport according to the…

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