Tag: #AviationSafety
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FAAN CONDUCTS CRUCIAL DISASTER SIMULATION AT Nnamdi AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ENSURE SAFETY READINESS
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) carried out a mandatory disaster emergency simulation exercise on Thursday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This critical drill aimed to test and improve the airport’s response capabilities to major aviation disasters. Ahmed Danjuma, FAAN’s Regional General Manager for North Central, described the exercise as “fantastic,” praising…
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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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DENMARK FACES NEW DRONE THREAT REALITY AMID REPEATED AIRSPACE ALERTS
Government warns Europe is entering an era of “hybrid warfare” with drone incursions hitting multiple countries. Denmark’s government acknowledged a new security reality following a week of drone sightings that forced airport closures and high alert across the country. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard likened the drone incidents to the 9/11 terrorist threat, labeling them part…
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KEYAMO SEEKS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S RE-ELECTION TO ICAO COUNCIL
Nigeria pushes for global backing to strengthen its role in shaping international civil aviation. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, called on delegates at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal to support Nigeria’s re-election to Part 2 of the ICAO Council. Highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable air transport, Keyamo emphasized…
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DRONE ATTACK AT COPENHAGEN AIRPORT CALLED MOST SERIOUS IN DANISH INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport shutdown after multiple drone sightings sparks major investigation and regional cooperation. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen labels Monday’s drone incident at Copenhagen Airport the most serious attack ever on Denmark’s critical infrastructure. All flights were suspended temporarily, with police treating it as an attack and launching a large-scale probe, collaborating with Norway and Sweden. NATO…
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NAMA UPGRADES AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEW SATELLITE-ENABLED AFTN
Nigeria boosts air traffic safety and efficiency with modernised global-standard communication network. John Tayo, NAMA’s Director of Air Traffic Services, announced the installation of a new Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) using advanced satellite facilities across 26 airports. The upgrade enhances reliable, rapid transmission of flight plans, meteorological data, and urgent messages, strengthening Nigeria’s integration…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS COMPLAINT AGAINST COMFORT EMMANSON AFTER APOLOGY
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson following appeals from well-meaning individuals and her sincere remorse, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced. After giving her statement alongside her lawyer, Emmanson’s regret led to Ibom Air retracting charges, paving the way for her release from Kirikiri Prison this week. Keyamo also secured…
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AVIATION DRAMA WRAPS UP: COMFORT EMMANSON CLEARED, KWAM 1 FLIES AGAIN — WITH A TWIST!
When airport chaos hits headlines, everyone holds their breath — but now, the curtain has fallen on the recent unruly passenger saga with a surprising plot twist! In a swift move showered with a dose of compassion, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced the withdrawal of all criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom…
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NIPR AVIATION HUB LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNRULY PASSENGERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Aviation Hub is teaming up with key aviation stakeholders like NCAA, FAAN, and the Ministry of Aviation to curb rising unruly passenger incidents that threaten safety and disrupt air travel. Chairman Basil Agboarumi says the plan focuses on extensive staff training in conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and crisis…
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IBOM AIR MELTDOWN: WHEN SKY-HIGH TENSIONS HIT TURBULENCE
Ever boarded a flight thinking the real drama was in the movies, only to watch it unfold? Well, the skies over Nigeria just served us a front-row seat to one of the most unsettling air rage stories in recent memory. On August 10, 2025, what should have been a routine Uyo-to-Lagos hop turned into an…
