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Disruption in flight operations as ground handler collides with aircraft in Lagos
Domestic flight operations were temporarily disrupted in Lagos, yesterday, when ground handling equipment collided with a boarding aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
Operators push for extended hours, better utilisation of Lagos, Abuja Airports
Airline operators in the country have called for infrastructural upgrades and extension of operating hours at Lagos and Abuja airports, to reduce bottlenecks and under-utlisation of assets in the sector.
‘First Plane’ lands in Ekiti as Fayemi commissions Airport, exits Office
Ekiti State on Saturday witnessed its first plane landing as Governor Kayode Fayemi commissioned an airport.
Ehingbeti Economic Summit: Sanwo-Olu officially receives FG Approval Letter for Lekki-Epe Airport
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the Federal Government’s instrument authorising the State to commence a cargo and passenger airport project to be situated at the Lekki-Epe axis of the State that was recently approved for the Lagos State Government, was officially presented on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the annual Ehingbeti Economic Summit.
Egyptian Police arrest Mamu, Abuja-Kaduna Train attackers’ negotiator
The Egyptian Police have arrested the lead negotiator between bandits and the passengers kidnapped from the attacked Abuja-Kaduna train, Alhaji Tukur Mamu.
Aviation: Delta Airlines announces suspension of New York-Lagos Flights
Delta Airlines has announced the suspension of its New York-Lagos direct flights.
How timely funds released by CBN calmed frayed nerves in the aviation sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) release of $265 million out of foreign carriers’ funds that are stranded in the country, effectively calmed frayed nerves in the aviation industry.
New Lagos Airport Terminal to process 14m passengers per annum
The Federal Government says the newly completed Terminal Two of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos has the capacity to process 14 million passengers per annum.
Nigeria Air to lease Aircraft for commencement of operations – Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given an approval to Nigeria Air to lease aircraft to start operations.
FAAN confirms discovery of mangled body on MMA runway
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has confirmed the discovery of an unidentified human remains on Runway 18R/36L on Thursday.