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Azman Air on Wednesday commenced inaugural passenger flight  from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi to Abuja and other destinations in the Country. Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu who was represented by his Deputy, Retired Colonel Sama’ila Yombe Dabai, commended Azman Air Management for making it possible to flag-off  the …

First Nation Airways has promised its traveling passengers that the airline would return to normal scheduled flight operations by Sept. 15. A statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs of the airline, Mr Rasheed Yusuff stated that the carrier’s current fleet was undergoing engine maintenance for safety operations, in line with …

Airline operators in Nigeria have told the Senate Committee on Aviation that unless the federal government promptly pumped intervention funds into the aviation sector, all domestic airlines operating in the country will die. The operators stated this Wednesday during an emergency interactive session convened by the Senate Committee on Aviation. …

• Airlines downsize, shrink operations • Declare emergency, operators, NANTA tell government • FG holds talks with Aero, AMCON, others Thousands of workers in the nation’s aviation sector may soon lose their jobs, as airlines’ operators groan under the weight of economic challenges.In the line of fire are over 400 …

The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two(MMA2),Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has stated categorically that despite the challenges facing two of the airlines operating from the terminal, the facility remains fully operational. Recalled that the management of the two airlines; Aero Contractors and Firstnation had announced last week …

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday said there was no going back on the Federal Government’s plan to concession the four major airports in the country. Mr. Sirika made the remark while speaking at an interactive session with Aviation correspondents in Lagos. The Federal Government had …

The Nigerian Air Force has launched a special counter terrorism exercise code-named ‘Exercise Steel Dome’ for all the airports in the country. The first simulation exercise for ‘Operation Steel Dome’ held with military commandos from the Nigerian Air Force Regiment, the Nigerian Army, the Navy and other security agencies at …

Shortly after 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday, American Airlines Flight 903 is scheduled to touch down in Cienfuegos, Cuba, marking the start of a new chapter in air travel for the Fort Worth-based company after 25 years of operating charter jets to an island that’s only 100 miles away …

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) was in the news recently on allegations of corruption. A non-governmental organization, NGO, Transparency Initiative, had raised the alarm through advertisements in a national daily  to alert President  Muhamadu Buhari of what it termed, “The Rot in Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), …

A reputable Airline company, requires the service of a fully Type Rated and current candidate to fill the position below: Job Title: First Officer Job Ref: CL601/604 | 2016 Location: Nigeria Rank: First Officer Aircraft type: Bombardier Challenger 601 and 604 Minimum Requirements Interested candidates should possess relevant experience. Hours: 1000 …