Air Canada CEO to retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized
The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, has announced he will retire later this year after facing criticism over a message he delivered in English only. The controversy began after a fatal crash in New York, where Rousseau shared a condolence message that included no French, sparking backlash in Canada. Because Canada is a bilingual […]
FAAN to close Lagos Airport Terminal 1 for 22-month renovation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to close Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from March 2026. The closure is part of a major renovation project aimed at upgrading the ageing terminal to meet modern aviation standards. FAAN said the renovation is expected to last about 22 […]
150 passengers stranded as ground handler damages Air Peace Aircraft
About 150 passengers were left stranded after a ground handling company accidentally damaged an Air Peace aircraft at a Nigerian airport. The incident happened while the plane was being prepared for departure, forcing the airline to suspend the flight for safety checks and repairs. Air Peace said the damage was noticed before takeoff, which helped […]
NAF C-130 aircraft arrives Portugal after Burkina Faso detention
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft has safely arrived in Portugal after it was temporarily held in Burkina Faso. The aircraft was on a routine operational and diplomatic mission when authorities in Burkina Faso delayed its movement, leading to concerns back home. Nigerian and Burkinabe officials reportedly engaged in diplomatic talks to resolve […]
Kenya Airways pays NCAA fine for Consumer breaches
Kenya Airways has settled the fine placed on it by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating the rights of Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and others. The case dates back to February 2025. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed that the airline made the payment on Wednesday, September 17, […]
NCAA summons 13 domestic airlines over flight cancellations, delays
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called all domestic airlines to a meeting in Abuja due to recent flight delays and cancellations. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, shared the announcement on his verified X account. The meeting will take place at the NCAA headquarters. The meeting, scheduled for […]
NCAA vow to start naming and shaming airlines who cancel flights and leave their passengers stranded at the airport without providing any accomodation
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it will publicly call out airlines that cancel flights and leave passengers stranded at airports without offering accommodation. In a post shared on X, NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu reminded airlines that the law requires them to provide hotel stays for passengers stranded between 10 PM and […]
Elderly passenger deplaned after he threatened to slap air hostess for trying to change his seat located close to the exit door
An elderly passenger was asked to leave a flight in Nigeria on August 27 after threatening to slap a flight attendant. The conflict began when the crew requested he move from a seat near the emergency exit. Michael Achimugu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), shared the story online. He explained that the […]
Daredevil CEO d!es in horror wingsuit crash after colliding with trees in Swiss Alps
Kirk Hawkins, the 58-year-old founder of American aircraft company ICON Aircraft, tragically died after hitting trees during a wingsuit jump in the Swiss Alps. Hawkins jumped from a helicopter near the Eiger summit on Tuesday, August 19, along with three other people. Sadly, he crashed into trees and lost his life. Authorities confirmed that Hawkins […]
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 […]