AVIATION MEGAFORCE

      The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development.  This will reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed today in Lagos in the presence of key industry stakeholders, establishes a framework for structured training programs, technical collaborations, and the sharing of resources between NSIB and Aero Contractors.  The partnership will see NSIB’s Transportation Safety Officers and technical personnel undergo specialised on-the-job training using Aero’s state-of-the-art facilities, including simulators and maintenance workshops. In return, Aero’s technical personnel will benefit from NSIB-led training in accident investigation and related disciplines, creating a robust exchange of expertise. Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., Director-Genera...

   The hardworking Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has once again been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria's aviation sector, receiving his fourth award in just one month. This remarkable achievement highlights his relentless dedication to transforming the aviation landscape and his unyielding commitment to progress. Last night, the Minister was honoured with the prestigious Minister of the Year 2024 award by the Board of Editors of one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers, Daily Independent. The award ceremony, held at the renowned Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, was a star-studded affair, attended by captains of industry, prominent personalities, and respected figures from various sectors. The event underscored the immense recognition and admiration the Minister has garnered from all quarters, including from some of the nation’s most stringent opinion leaders and society cr...

 Cargo Plane Skids Off Abuja Airport Runway   *5 Crew members unhurt  A freighter belonging to  Allied Air Cargo marked  5N-JRT, skidded off  runway  at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,  Abuja . The incident  recorded around 10.05am  had  all five  crew  on board escaped unhurt,but were  taken to Airport Clinic for further medical examination. Expectedly,the airport was temporarily closed to traffic to enable airport officials clear the runway of foreign particles.  Mrs. Obiageli Orah, spokesperson for FAAN,said the runway  currently being cleared, and it is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.  She urged the public to refrain from speculating about the incident until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria expressed gratitude to the aviation community and the general public for their unde...

 By LEO ALIGWO,Lagos  An Indigenous aircraft pilot, Captain Ahmad Mahmaoud has taken a strong look at the current state of nation’s 25 operational airports and called for thorough overhaul of obsolete navigational aids, installation of modern ones and improvement of security net work at the gateways to save lives and property. He lamented that aside the four international airports at Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt the remaining 21 aerodromes lack Instrument Landing System (ILS) for effective day and night flight operations. Captain Mahmoud who works for the United Nigeria Airline, made the call during an interactive section of the 2024 annual two-day seminar of Air traffic Control (ATC)-Pilot Forum which kicked off yesterday at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja. He hinted that the frequent cases of flight delays and cancellations were due to the above listed factors; hence flight services to most of the airports were restricted to sunset known as visual l...

  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Barr. Festus Keyamo on investment drive in France with top management staff of the Agencies and industry stakeholders, has invited private investors in that country to participate in the current move to upgrade infrastructure in Nigeria aviation sector. The four- day visit, tagged the "Nigeria France Bilateral Business Forum",  is aimed  at strengthening cooperation and explore business opportunities in the aviation sector between the two countries. A statement by Tunde Moshood, SA Media and Communications to the Minister, disclosed that Barr. Keyamo presented  a comprehensive and convincing roadmap to his hosts ,inviting them to invest in the thriving  aviation sector. On the working business trip are ; Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, MD of FAAN, Capt. Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of NCAA, and Engr. Faruk Umar of NAMA . The delegation, according to the statement embarked on a thorough aviation business explorati...

Adenike Aboderin Named SAHCOL  New MD …As Agboarumi Completes Tenure : Mrs Adenike Aboderin The Board of  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, has c