Aviation

A routine flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt turned into a serious safety concern when an Air Peace Boeing 737-500 overshot the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport, risking the lives of 103 people onboard. Investigations by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau revealed that both pilots had consumed alcohol before…

By Caleb Ohaeri In an increasingly evolving world, companies and individuals are looking to scale up reach and keep up with an ever-changing global digitalization of both economies and industries. The first cryptocurrency was created by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym for an anonymous computer programmer or group of programmers, on…

Abayomi Elias High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria, H.E. Selestine Gervas Kakele, has announced plans to establish direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria. The development aimed to enhance trade and business relations between the two countries, making business travel and trade logistics easier, faster, and more…

Stanley Ihedigbo Elevate Jet, a division of Elevate Aviation Group, has announced the addition of two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft to its growing fleet. The strategic expansion enhanced Elevate Jet’s capabilities, offering clients unparalleled luxury, comfort, and reliability. The addition of these super midsize jets further strengthens Elevate Jet’s long-standing…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Overland Airways has officially commenced flights to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion efforts. Overland Airways will operate three weekly flights on the Minna-Lagos-Minna route and three (3) weekly flights on the Minna-Abuja-Minna route. These…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   In a move set to revolutionize air travel in West Africa, Emirates, and Air Peace have inked a landmark interline agreement, connecting 13 Nigerian cities to Emirates’ global network of over 130 destinations worldwide. The strategic partnership will offer seamless connections and unparalleled travel flexibility for…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   A staggering debt of N455,171,764,772.80 is owed to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) by Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, the embattled owner of Arik Air, as of December 31, 2024. AMCON also said that its intervention in the troubled Arik Air in February 2017 saved…

    Stanley Ihedigbo Newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, has praised the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) for its vital role in ensuring safe and efficient air navigation in Nigeria. According to Dr. Kana, NAMA’s efforts are “very strategic…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Airline Training Institute (ATI) alumni, comprising distinguished aviation professionals, have unanimously endorsed Capt. Chris Onajeke Najomo’s confirmation as the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In a show of solidarity, the group, comprising friends, colleagues, and former classmates of Capt. Najomo at ATI, San…

    Tony Okoh, Uyo   In a landmark endorsement that underscores local pride and economic growth, Governor Umo Eno, has declared Champion Breweries, as the official beverage for Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom’s flagship airline. Speaking at an event commemorating the launch of Champion Breweries’ new canned products, Governor Eno…