I’m Out Of Kirikiri Prison But In Pains — Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Breaks Silence
Comfort Emmanson, a passenger recently freed by an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, has shared her first words since leaving Kirikiri Prison. In a heartfelt message on Instagram on Wednesday, she thanked her friends, supporters, and well-wishers for standing by her with love and prayers during her time in detention. She also revealed that she […]
FG considering sourcing for funds to refurbish Lagos airport – Keyamo
The Nigerian federal government is exploring ways to raise funds to renovate Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known on March 3. Keyamo was responding to reports that wrongly suggested President Bola Tinubu had abandoned plans to lease the airport to private operators and […]
Max Air plane crash-lands, tyre bursts upon landing in Kano
A Max Air flight from Lagos had a terrifying landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night. The plane, a Boeing 737 with registration number 5N-MBD, crash-landed after its front tyre burst. The flight was carrying 53 passengers and six crew members when it landed at around 10:19 p.m. Suddenly, the front […]
Two Bodies Found In Landing Gear Of JetBlue Plane At Florida Airport
Authorities made a tragic discovery at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night. Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine inspection after the flight. The plane had arrived at Fort Lauderdale around 11 p.m., coming from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The bodies […]
Air Peace Denies Rumored Plane Crash In Western Sahara
Air Peace Airlines has dismissed rumors circulating on social media about a plane crash involving one of its aircraft in the Western Sahara. The airline called the claims completely false and harmful to its reputation. In a statement released by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace’s Head of Corporate Communications, the airline made it clear that […]
Russian missile allegedly shot down Azerbaijani passenger plane that killed 38
On December 25, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 tragically crashed, resulting in the deaths of 38 people. Azerbaijani media has reported that a Russian surface-to-air missile was responsible for bringing down the plane. The missile was likely fired from a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system as the aircraft approached Grozny, the capital of Chechnya in Russia’s […]
Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Pilot’s Sudden Death
A Turkish Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in New York after the pilot collapsed and died mid-flight. This sad incident occurred on a flight that took off from Seattle, a city on the west coast of the United States, on Tuesday evening. Yahya Ustun, the airline’s spokesman, shared details about the situation […]
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 […]
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 […]