Nigerian Pilot Faces Up to Five Years in Prison for Lying to FAA
Olukayode Aduragbenro Ojo, a 36-year-old pilot from Dallas, Texas, has been found guilty of lying to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He was convicted of two counts of making false statements to get a medical certificate needed to fly commercial passenger planes, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced. On June 4, 2024, a federal jury […]
Chinese Investors Seize Another $57 Million Nigerian Jet in Canada
A Chinese company, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, has successfully seized another luxury jet owned by Nigeria, continuing its efforts to recover money from a legal dispute. The jet, a Bombardier 6000 model BD-700-1A10, was originally bought for $57 million by Dan Etete, a former Nigerian oil minister. Etete reportedly made this purchase after securing […]
“Aviation Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Revenue Cuts”
Nigerians may soon face flight disruptions as aviation workers across the country are planning a nationwide strike on August 21, 2024. This strike is a response to the Federal Government’s continued practice of taking 50% of the internally generated revenue (IGR) from major aviation agencies. These agencies include the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the […]
Court Nullifies Sale of Nigeria Air Stake to Ethiopian Airlines, Halts National Carrier Plans
In a significant legal development, a federal high court in Lagos has nullified the sale of a 49% stake in Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. On August 5, Judge Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa declared the stake sale null and void, impacting the future of the national carrier project. The decision came after a lawsuit filed by the […]
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has halted NAMA’s planned 800% increase in airline navigation charges.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to stop its planned 800% hike in navigation charges for airlines. This decision was shared by Abdullahi Musa, NAMA’s spokesperson, on Monday. NAMA had announced on Friday that it would raise its navigation charges by 800%, causing concern […]
Max Airline Aircraft Bursts Six Tires During Takeoff Attempt at Yola Airport
On Sunday evening, July 21, a Max Airline plane experienced a major incident at Yola Airport in Adamawa. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 with the flight number NGL1649 and registration 5N-ADB, lost six tires while attempting to take off. The plane was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, all of whom were en route […]
Global IT Outage Disrupts Airlines, Banks, and Media Operations
A global IT outage has caused significant disruptions in various sectors, including airlines, banks, and media. The issue began early Friday and has affected operations in countries like Singapore, the United States, and Australia. Microsoft acknowledged the problem, stating that they are investigating issues with their 365 apps and operating systems. While some services have […]
Private Jets Misused for Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking – Festus Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has raised concerns that some private jets in Nigeria are being used for illegal activities, including money laundering and drug trafficking. Keyamo revealed this during an event at the Ministry of Aviation in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, where he inaugurated a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to […]
Nigeria to Restart Cargo Flights to Saudi Arabia, Resolves Foreign Airlines’ Payments Issue
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced on Monday that cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will restart soon. He made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Keyamo mentioned that the decision was made after his recent visit to Saudi […]
Air Peace Staff Land In London In Ishiagu Attire
