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Robbers operating within the perimeter fence of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening attempted to burglarize a Ghana-bound jet, the latest attack upon an aircraft preparing for takeoff. According to Sahara reporters, the incident occurred a few hours before a Delta Airlines aircraft which departed for …

As part of efforts to improve the level of security surveillance on the airside of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed 10 additional Hilux patrol vehicles to the airport. The General Manger, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, who disclosed this, …

RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda is pleased to announce that it will soon commence flights to Abuja in Nigeria and Cape Town in South Africa. RwandAir will operate four weekly flights from Kigali to Cape Town with a stopover in Harare. The Abuja flight will be …

  Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has launched a humanitarian aid mission in support of Rohingya refugee families. The campaign commenced with the distribution of garments, dry food packages, and blankets to more than 3,000 Rohingya families in Bahukhali Bazar in Bangladesh. The initiative is funded by the generous miles donations of Etihad …

Making the whole world more accessible for its passengers by flying to 300 international destinations than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines consistently continues to increase its total passenger number. The national flag carrier of Turkey reached the highest Load Factor in January with 79.8% in its history. …

London City Airport has been closed after a 500kg World War Two bomb was found nearby in the River Thames. The airport will be shut all day and all flights cancelled, affecting up to 16,000 passengers, a spokeswoman said. The bomb was found at George V Dock on Sunday during …

In the spirit of the valentine season, Dana Air, has unveiled a special valentine promo for its esteemed guests. From 9th to 28th February 2018, guests travelling with their spouse or partner will only need to book a return ticket to get another free. The airline also partnered Divine Eagle Ministry, a …

Response on the report by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on the runway incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Our attention has been drawn to a purported report by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the the opening of the rear cargo hold …

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace has again pledged to end the travel difficulties of of the nation’s unserved and under-served cities. The airline made the pledge on Friday when it took delivery of its second Embraer 145 jet in nine days. The airline received the first of six 50-seater new …

As part of efforts to achieve industrial harmony, the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has met with the Joint Aviation Trade Unions in the sector. The unions that were at the august engagement  include : National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff …