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Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. The CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani disclosed this recently in Abuja during a crucial meeting with the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus …

Dana Air staff who were recently laid off this morning as early as 6am gathered at the company’s headquarters to protest the non-payment of their two months’ salaries and contributory pensions. The staff, who were sacked after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded the airline’s operations due to an …

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in …

Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, wishes to provide an update on the ongoing operational audit initiated by the regulatory authorities. The audit, currently underway, is a collaborative effort between Dana Air and the authorities to ensure compliance with all necessary standards and regulations. Dana Air reaffirms its commitment …

For over the past 17 years, the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 better known as MMA2 run by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has evolved into a symbol of excellence, innovation, and efficiency in the Nigerian aviation industry. Through steadfast dedication and tireless efforts, the operators have achieved numerous milestones that …

  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for the state’s aviation ecosystem, comprising Ibom Air, Smart Terminal, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. The Governor who stated this during a recent inaugural commercial flight from Uyo to Lagos and back, applauded the intentional …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has debunked a report by an online newspaper alleging that the Ag. Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo, procured a vehicle worth N250 million without due process. Spokesman for the Authority, and Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate, Mr. Michael Achimugu, said the report …

Today, April 29th, 2024, Ibom Air launched its Airbus A220-300 for commercial service, connecting Uyo to Lagos. The aircraft, registered as 5N-CDA, arrived in Uyo on December 8, 2023, from Canada, marking the first of ten ordered in November 2021. With Governor Umo Eno and 132 passengers onboard, the A220 …

Dana Air Apologizes to Passengers for Schedule Disruption, Commends Crew Experience, Professionalism in Handling Runway Excursion Dana Air has extended its sincerest apologies to all passengers affected by the recent schedule disruption resulting from the runway excursion involving one of its aircraft at Lagos airport. The airline in a statement …

Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway excursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos. today 23/04/24 We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as …