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Lufthansa Cancels Another 2,000 Summer Flights

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:23:16 +0000

Lufthansa Cancels Another 2,000 Summer Flights By AFP German national carrier Lufthansa said Wednesday it was scrapping another 2,000 flights this summer because of staff shortages, adding to a chaotic travel season as the industry attempts to bounce back from the pandemic. The cancellations between now and the end of August will affect Lufthansa’s hubs in […]

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FG To Deploy Infographics In Aircraft Accident Reportage

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:15:30 +0000

FG To Deploy Infographics In Aircraft Accident Reportage The Federal Government has said that it would deployed infographics in reporting aircraft accidents or incidents to enhance information in any such occurrences. The Chief Executive Officer of Accident Investigative Bureau, Mr Akin Olateru, made the assertion during his opening remarks at a two-day event on “Industry […]

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Five Die In Plane, Glider Crashes In Swiss Alps

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:23:12 +0000

Five Die In Plane, Glider Crashes In Swiss Alps By AFP Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked. A small plane with the pilot and three other people on board, including […]

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AIB Gets Mandate To Investigate Air Force Plane Crash

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 22 May 2021 21:18:09 +0000

AIB Gets Mandate To Investigate Air Force Plane Crash Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB was, Saturday, given the mandate to lead the investigation into the cause of the Air Force Beechcraft 350 jet that killed the immediate past Chief of Army Staff ,Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru. This is the first time in recent past […]

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NNPC Normalises Petrol Supply In Week Of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Strike

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:48:02 +0000

NNPC Normalises Petrol Supply In Week Of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Strike The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) began its week with the task of normalising the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at different filling stations in the country especially the FCT following the strike embarked upon by Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) over remuneration. The […]

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Ilorin International Airport Beefs Up Security

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:42:31 +0000

Ilorin International Airport Beefs Up Security The management of the llorin International Airport says it has put in place measures to nip any security threat in the bud. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had on April 9 issued an alert of security threat of attacks on some airports in the country. The circular […]

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Arik Air Celebrates Easter With Donations To Old People’s, Orphanage Homes

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:16:40 +0000

Arik Air Celebrates Easter With Donations To Old People’s, Orphanage Homes In the spirit of the Easter celebrations, Nigeria’s leading airline, Arik Air has donated sundry items to Old People’s Homes, Orphanages and Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps across the country. The donations, which was in line with the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), included […]

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Customs Clarifies Duties Payable By Local Airlines

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:34:59 +0000

Customs Clarifies Duties Payable By Local Airlines The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says airlines registered in Nigeria and providing commercial air transport services are entitled to duty-free importation of their aircraft, engines, spare parts and components, purchased or leased. Mr Joseph Attah, Public Relations Officer of the service, made the clarification in a statement […]

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Why We Ground Azman Air- NCAA

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:22:32 +0000

Why We Ground Azman Air- NCAA The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Friday, said Azman Air was shutdown over serial safety infractions. The apex regulatory body said the local carrier’s Boeing 737 series airplanes had three serious incidences over the spate of six weeks, which is a disturbing safety record and a dangerous signal. NCAA […]

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Passengers’ Safety: NCAA Suspends Azman Air Indefinitely

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:59:11 +0000

Passengers’ Safety: NCAA Suspends Azman Air Indefinitely Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Kano-based airline Azman Air Limited. Azman Air was suspended Tuesday morning for operational lapses and failure to comply with aviation safety guidelines and protection of passengers’ rights. Passengers on Azman Air narrowly escaped a fatal crash on Monday when the […]

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