Archives Tag: FAAN
Did You Know? News from Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
April 19, 2022
There is always something happening in Nigeria’s aviation industry. If it is not from the government, it is from the airline operators or the passengers. If you don’t have the patience to follow up on the newspaper headlines of the changes in the aviation industry, fear not. We’ve got you covered. Here is a … Continue reading Did You Know? News from Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
By ann
COVID-19 Flight Resumption Update
April 19, 2022
Domestic flights have been scheduled to reopen on June 21st. Travellers are also looking forward to resumption dates for international flights. Initially, we shared the plans of the aviation industry as airports plan to reopen. Today, we will be reviewing the updated flight preparation plan by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in line … Continue reading COVID-19 Flight Resumption Update
By ann
CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China
April 19, 2022
As part of plans to prevent the outbreak of the deadly corona virus in Nigeria, the federal government has urged citizens to jettison plans of traveling to China until further notice, unless the purpose of traveling is of extreme importance. Surveillance across Nigerian operating airlines and international airports were stepped up by aviation regulatory agencies … Continue reading CoronaVirus Outbreak: Federal Government Warns Nigerians Against Traveling To China
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Aviation News Tourism Transport Travel
FAAN Deploys Bomb Detector at Lagos Airport
April 19, 2022
In a bid to tighten-up security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed Advance Threat Identification X-Ray (ATIX) at the D and E departure halls of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The explosive detector has a high performance walk-through metal detector, hand luggage check for explosives, weapons, narcotics, etc. Speaking about the … Continue reading FAAN Deploys Bomb Detector at Lagos Airport
By sheyi
Aviation News Transport Travel
Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert
April 19, 2022
French investors are planning to launch a low-cost airline in Nigeria, says a Dutch Aviation expert and former Managing Director of Arik Air, Alex Van Elk. He said plans are underway and consultations are being made, to have the ‘unnamed’ carrier operational in Nigeria by mid-2014. “We have made contacts with Nigerian authorities and … Continue reading Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert
By sheyi
Aftermath of Stowaway Incident: FAAN Announces New Security Measures
April 19, 2022
After the embarrassing stowaway incident, last week, by a Nigerian teenager, on a flight from Benin to Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced new security measures, aimed at eliminating loopholes that gave the opportunity for the teenager’s action. The spokesperson of FAAN, Yakubu Dati said, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … Continue reading Aftermath of Stowaway Incident: FAAN Announces New Security Measures
By sheyi
Air Cargo Terminal to boost Farm Exports in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Kobe Eru Godwin Despite its decline from the 1970’s, agriculture remains the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. The sector is the largest contributor to the Nigerian economy, accounting for over 38% of the non-oil foreign exchange earnings, and employing about 70% of the active labour force of the population .A larger ratio of Nigeria’s … Continue reading Air Cargo Terminal to boost Farm Exports in Nigeria
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FG launches General Aviation Terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new aviation terminal at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. The General Aviation Terminal (GAT) launched, was reportedly built for 648 million naira. It was commissioned by the Secretary to the Government Anyim Pius Anyim in a move that he said has laid the foundation for transformation at … Continue reading FG launches General Aviation Terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport
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Arik Air Flies Again
April 19, 2022
Arik Air Flies Again Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest airline has resumed flights again. They suspended flights on Thursday the 20th of September due to a disagreement with the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN claimed that they are owed N18 Billion by Arik. On Saturday, they announced that they will resume flight on … Continue reading Arik Air Flies Again
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Authorities Ground Arik Air’s Domestic Flights
April 19, 2022
Domestic operation of Arik Air has been grounded by the Nigerian Aviation Authorities. This, according to reports is the result of debts, owed by Arik Air, to Aviation Agencies in the country. What became the debt – Passenger Service Charge (PSC) – should be remitted to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the … Continue reading Authorities Ground Arik Air’s Domestic Flights