Tag: Airport
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Airline Operators suspend proposed strike, to discuss with FG
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called off its planned withdrawal of services over astronomical rise in aviation fuel. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the operators and made available to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. The airlines said they would start fresh round of dialogue with government with the hope of…
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Untold story of how 200 bandits stormed Kaduna Int’l Airport
More revelations have emerged from last Saturday’s invasion of Kaduna International Airport by 200 bandits, as it was alleged that they went on the mission to revenge the taking of their cows by the military.
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All local aircratft are safe, we don’t have old ones – DG NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on has assured air travellers that the country’s local aircraft are safe, insisting that they are not old. The NCAA Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu on Friday, gave the assurance during the 46th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) held in Kano.
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FEC approves N92.1bn to construct Abuja airport’s second runway
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N92.1 billion for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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Airline operators allege hijack of aviation fuel, worry over safety
Airline operators in Nigeria have alleged hijacked of aviation fuel by supply chain of the Jet A1 fuel, thereby driving up the price through artificial scarcity. The operators also expressed worry over the safety
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India suspends international flights till further notice
Commercial international flights to and from India shall remain suspended until further orders, officials said Monday. According to a circular issued by the country’s civil aviation Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, the restriction shall not be applicable for international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA. “The competent authority has decided…
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BREAKING: Airport personnel slumps, dies in Abuja radar control room
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency ( NAMA) has announced the death of one of its Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO), Mr Aniekan Effiong, while on duty on Monday. Mr Khalid Emele, NAMA spokesman, confirmed the sad news in a statement in Lagos on Monday. Emele said that Effiong died on duty at the approach radar control site…
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Why we want passenger airport in Edo North – Shaibu
Why we want passenger airport in Edo North – Shaibu
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Deadly attack on Kabul airport as Taliban reject extended evacuation
An Afghan security officer was killed when members of the Afghan security forces and soldiers from Germany and the U.S. clashed with attackers at the north gate of Kabul airport. Three Afghan personnel were injured in the incident at 6:43 am (0213 GMT) on Monday, the German army tweeted. They were treated by Norwegian paramedics…
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Afghanistan: Five killed at Kabul airport during mass evacuation
At least five people were killed in Kabul airport as hundreds of people tried to forcibly enter planes leaving the Afghan capital. One witness said he had seen the bodies of five people being taken to a vehicle. Another witness said it was not clear whether the victims were killed by gunshots or in a…