The Moment A Pilot Was Pulled From Cockpit And Escorted Off A Plane By Police Over Suspected Drunkenness
A Southwest Airlines pilot, David Allsop, was taken off a plane by police just before takeoff after security officers suspected he had been drinking. The 52-year-old pilot was arrested in January at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia while preparing to fly Flight 3772 to Chicago. Passengers were already seated when police entered the cockpit […]
Minister Orders Ibom Air to Drop Case, Seeks Release of Comfort Emmanson
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has stepped in to settle the case between Ibom Air and passenger Comfort Emmanson. The minister has told Ibom Air to withdraw its case against her and asked the Inspector General of Police to arrange her release from Kirikiri prison. What Happened Comfort Emmanson was sent to Kirikiri prison […]
BREAKING: KWAM 1’s flight ban cut to one month; charges dropped; FAAN to engage him as Aviation Security Protocol Ambassador
Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has received good news from aviation authorities. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reduced his no-fly ban to just one month. All criminal charges earlier filed against him have also been withdrawn. In a surprising twist, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
NBA condemns Ibom Air’s ‘degrading’ treatment of female passenger and lifetime flight ban
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) criticized Ibom Air for how it treated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and for placing a lifetime flight ban on her. The ban was also backed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria. In a statement signed by NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe and General Secretary Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, the lawyers described the […]
BREAKING NEWS: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called on passengers aboard the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight (IAN513) during last Sunday’s incident to provide firsthand experience to help with the investigation.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on passengers who were aboard the Ibom Air Uyo–Lagos flight, IAN513, during last Sunday’s incident to come forward and share their firsthand accounts. According to the NCAA, the information from passengers will help in the ongoing investigation into the incident. Anyone who was on the flight can […]
Imposing an indefinite flight ban on a Nigerian citizen without a valid law and due process isn’t lawful – Lawyer tells Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo
A Nigerian lawyer, Charles Omole, has strongly criticized comments made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo. The Minister recently claimed that Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in the Ibom Air incident, had been placed under an indefinite ban from flying both within Nigeria and internationally by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority […]
FG to demolish old Lagos Airport Terminal — Keyamo
The Federal Government has decided not to move forward with the national carrier project. Instead, it is shifting its focus to support the growth of local airlines, according to Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. During a book launch in Lagos, Keyamo criticized the condition of the old Murtala Muhammed International […]
Air Peace gives reason for flight cancellations
Air Peace stated on Saturday that it had no regrets about cancelling or delaying flights, as it prioritizes the safety of passengers and adheres to air safety standards. In a statement issued by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, in Lagos, Air Peace explained that the disruptions were due to safety concerns. The […]
FG Responds to Royal Air Maroc’s Harsh Treatment of Nigerian Passengers in Morocco
The Nigerian government has expressed its displeasure over the poor treatment of its citizens by Royal Air Maroc in Morocco. This response follows the circulation of videos and photos on social media showing Nigerian passengers who were left to sleep on the floor at the Marrakesh airport. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, made it […]
Why Nigerian Airlines Were Banned from Flying to the US
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has recently addressed the issue of Nigerian airlines being delisted from operating in the United States. This decision has raised questions, especially about the safety and security of these airlines. Here’s a detailed look at why this happened. Background on the Delisting Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace and United […]