Barely two months after a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by East Aviation crashed in Port Harcourt, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed that its handlers violated several of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCAR) directives. Although the bureau was silent on whether or not the vices led to the unfortunate incident, the act shows gaps in the regulatory …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has insisted that the license given to Living Faith Church, otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel, will not be withdrawn. In October, the House of Representatives demanded the withdrawal of licenses granted to the church, other private individuals and organisations to safeguard national security. Keyamo argued that the church has not violated …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that his ministry will assist domestic airlines in accessing aircraft at more affordable rates to help reduce ticket prices. Keyamo made this known during an appearance on Arise TV on Sunday while reacting to the FCCPC allegation over Air Peace’s alleged encouragement of other airlines to increase fares. Reacting to …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has warned Air Peace against obstructing the ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing and other potential violations of consumers’ rights. This is according to a statement on Sunday by the Commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The FCCPC’s inquiry into the airline was prompted by a surge of complaints from passengers …

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft with registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, operating a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on 6 December 2024. It was learnt that the …

Aero Contractors has announced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for local flights across its routes during the festive season. The airline’s Managing Director, Mr.Ado Sanusi disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing with journalists, describing the initiative as a gesture to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerians amid the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Sanusi said the initiative, which …

The proposed relocation of Osun State’s airport project from Ido Osun to Ede, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s hometown, has continued to spark controversy, with accusations of nepotism levelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the state government. At a press briefing in Osogbo on Wednesday, a member of the Technical Committee overseeing the project, Mr. Lai Oriowo, defended the relocation …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said it will, on Saturday, shut down power supply to the International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, between 1:00 am and 4.30 am. This was stated in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, and made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday. …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has barred licensed flight crew members from operating multiple airlines. A circular dated 6 November, 2024, and signed by the acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said its “surveillance reports revealed that flight crew members use their privilege simulators and proficiency checks to operate for more than one airline.” Najomo also stated that …

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Friday announced the recovery of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter which ditched into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Bonny Finima on 24 October 2024. In a press statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB said the …