Category: aviation
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FAAN AIMS FOR FULL ISO CERTIFICATION BY DECEMBER TO BOOST AIRPORT QUALITY AND SAFETY
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced its bold target to achieve full ISO certification by December 2025, setting a new benchmark for service quality, operational safety, and environmental care across the nation’s airports. FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, revealed the move during the unveiling of the integrated ISO Policy in Lagos. The…
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ISAAC BALAMI UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND MANAGEMENT: CLOSING AFRICA’S AVIATION SKILL GAP
Nigeria’s aviation future just got brighter! Dr. Isaac Balami’s new university aims to equip students with top-notch aeronautics and management skills, blending classroom learning with hands-on experience—right in Lagos. IBUAM, recently licensed by NUC, promises degrees plus international certifications in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and operations. Students get to train in real aircraft hangars and gain…
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AIR PEACE LAUNCHES MONTHLY FLIGHTS FROM LAGOS AND ACCRA TO THE CARIBBEAN
Dreaming of sun, sand, and culture? Air Peace is connecting Africa to the Caribbean with new monthly charter flights from Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, starting December 21, 2025. As the only airline offering direct routes from West and Central Africa to the Caribbean, Air Peace aims to boost tourism, trade, and cultural…
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KEYAMO CALLS FOR STRONG JUDICIARY-REGULATOR TEAMWORK TO BOOST AVIATION SAFETY
Aviation safety gets a major push! Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo urges judges and regulators to unite for consistent, trustworthy air travel in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Conference in Abuja, Keyamo highlighted the need for judges to understand aviation’s technical and international law aspects to deliver fair justice that builds passenger…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT FCCPC’S CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS CEO
Case halted as FCCPC fails to properly serve court documents to defendants. The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Qatar Airways CEO Temi Birdzell and three top officials. The case was struck out by Justice James Omotosho due to FCCPC’s inability…
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DELTA REGIONAL JETS COLLIDE ON TAXIWAY AT LAGUARDIA, ONE INJURED
Low-speed collision during taxiing causes minor injury but no flight disruption. Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday evening on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, New York. The wing of a departing jet bound for Roanoke, Virginia, struck the fuselage of an arriving plane from Charlotte, North Carolina. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries…
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GERMAN AVIATION EXPERTS WARN OF DRONE LAW GAP AMID RISING SECURITY THREATS
Majority say current laws fall short on detecting and countering drones, urging national strategy. A survey by German Aerospace Industries Association and UAV DACH reveals 74% of aviation experts believe Germany lacks sufficient laws to tackle drone threats effectively. Illegal drone flights pose rising risks of espionage targeting military and critical infrastructure. Despite this, 72%…
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FAAN LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM TO TRIPLE AIRPORT REVENUE
Nigeria’s airports go cashless to boost transparency, efficiency, and customer convenience. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced a contactless payment system at Lagos and Abuja airports under the “Operation Go Cashless” initiative, aiming to triple revenue by reducing cash handling. MD Olubunmi Kuku said this move ensures every naira due is accounted…
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STOWAWAY TRAGEDY: BODY FOUND IN PLANE’S LANDING GEAR IN CHARLOTTE
Here’s a heartbreaking story out of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: workers discovered a stowaway’s body in the landing gear of an American Airlines jet that arrived from Europe. Police say the identity and origin of the person are still a mystery, and sadly, they were pronounced dead right at the scene. American Airlines is fully…
