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737 MAX Lingering Crisis: Boeing Fires CEO
Following the crisis associated with recent crashes of 737 MAX jets, world’s largest airplane maker, Boeing, has sacked the chief executive officer of its commercial division, Kevin McAllister. McAllister was…
Nigerias Bilateral Air Service Agreements Grows To 92
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Bilateral Air Service Agreements between Nigeria and other countries around the world have grown to 92, just as there are indications that some state governments…
Evacuation of 320 Nigerians from SA Takes Place Today
*First batch of Nigerian returness from s South Africa disembarking from Air Peace Aircraft at the cargo and hajj terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on…
Anambra State Govt commends Air Peace boss for bringing 147 Nigerians home from South Africa Free of Charge
Obiano By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- The Anambra State government has commended the founder and chairman of Nigeria’s biggest airline, Allen Onyema, for his patriotic gesture in bringing back…
Air Peace owner, Onyema, spends Over N280m To Bring Back Nigerians From South Africa
Onyema By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- Mr. Allen Onyeama the CEO of Air Peace, has disclosed that he spent over N280 million to evacuate 187 Nigerians from South Africa.…
Arik Air flies daily to Asaba, increases frequencies on Lagos, Abuja, PH routes
Arik Air has resumed operations to Asaba Airport and deployed a Bombardier CRJ900 to service the route. The airline said in a statement on Monday that it would…
Enugu Airport Closure ‘ll Adversely Affect Socioeconomic Activities In South-East – Lawmaker
Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, on Tuesday expressed concern over the planned closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Nnaji said in…
AIB Seeks Power To Investigate Road, Rail, Marine Accidents
The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru, has disclosed that a bill to empower the bureau to investigate rail, road and marine accidents and serious incidents is…
SAHCO Bags Best Aviation Handling Coy In W/Africa Award
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has been awarded the ‘Best Ground Handling Company in West Africa’. The award was given at the 5th edition of…
AIB, Air Peace bicker over concealment of aircraft incidents
*Commissioner of AIB, Mr. Akin Olateru The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and Air Peace are locked in a bitter dispute over claims and counter-claims of concealing…