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 …

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to withdraw airstrip licences already issued to private individuals and organisations in the interest of national security. This is even as the House sought immediate stoppage of the issuance of new licences for the operation of airstrips to individuals and organisations. The resolutions were sequel to the adoption of a motion …

The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the bid by the Kogi State Government to build an international airport in the Zariagi community. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, stated in a press release on Friday that the approval was conveyed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development dated …