AVIATION MEGAFORCE

Posts

Middle East Crisis: FAAN Issues Travel Advisory

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) has issued travel advisory to Nigeria travelling public that current closure of Airspace in some parts of the Middle East are presently affecting flight operations to and from the region. The travel advisory reads: “As a result of these developments,flights scheduled to the Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates and Qatar Airways have been cancelled or delayed. ” Passengers affected by these disruptions are strongly advised to contact their respective airlines directly for up – to – date information on flight status, rebooking options and further guidance”. FAAN says it will continue to monitor the situation in collaboration with relevant aviation authorities and airlines operators and will provide updates as necessary

MMIA Now Opens To Traffic- Kuku

The nation's premier airport ,Murtala Muhammed International Airport ,Lagos temporarily closed to traffic on Monday few hours ago following the reported fire incident is now open to air traffic. A few foreign inbound flights were diverted during the crisis,but with deployment of mobile tower by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA),air traffic services have been restored at the airport with first flight departed about 7.20 p.m. Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku disclosed during an interview with the press that there were no fatalities, except six people that sustained injuries during the incident. She confirmed that three international flights were diverted, including those operated by Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa. According to Kuku, “Some of our operations were affected; however, they will be back up and running in the next half an hour.” She said the immediate priority was containing the fire, while investigations into the cause wer...

MMIA Fire Outbreak: Flights Diverted * 7 Air Traffic Controllers,Others Evacuated * Fire watch room set up

Flights into Murtala Muhammed International- Terminal 1 are temporarily diverted following fire out break at a section of the building. The cause of the fire out break is yet to be ascertained as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) fire fighting personnel are making frantic effort to put the fire under control. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident and provides an update on the fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to FAAN ,emergency response operations are ongoing as firefighting teams continue efforts to fully contain and curtail the fire, while the orderly evacuation of passengers and airport personnel is in progress. "To strengthen response efforts, FAAN has activated mutual aid arrangements and called for reinforcements from the Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, China Civil Engineering Construction Co...

Boeing Receives Initial Qualification for 777-9 Training Devices

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approve simulator devices for airline pilot training GATWICK, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-9 flight training simulators are one step closer to conducting regulator-approved pilot training after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued simulator qualification certificates granting initial qualification. "Securing these approvals is an important step as we prepare for the start of flight training," said Capt. Gary Mandy, 777X chief technical pilot. "Pilots will benefit from an immersive training experience that will help ensure our customers' operational readiness for the 777-9." The development of these devices has been a collaborative effort between Boeing and device manufacturer CAE. The 777-9 training devices, located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, U.K., include ...

Kalu’s Error of Generalisation

By‘Supo Atobatele,Publisher,Air Transport Quarterly Magazine,Nigeria. The recent allegations made by Senator Orji Kalu regarding Nigerian pilots and drug abuse are a perfect example of hasty generalisation which is obviously influenced by bias (error from overly simple assumptions). Without concrete evidence, Senator Kalu has seen fit to tarnish the reputation of an entire profession. This is not only unfair but also damaging to the morale of our hardworking pilots and the regulatory authority under the Director General,Capt. Chris Najomo who has over 40 years of flying experience. Such statements dropped like an atomic bomb on the floor of the Senate Chamber,can have far-reaching consequences, including undermining the public’s trust in our aviation industry. It’s essential for public figures like Senator Kalu to exercise caution and responsibility when making public statements, especially those that can impact the livelihoods of thousands of innocent professionals. We urge...

Kalu’s Gaffe:We Are Proud of Our Safety Oversight and Crew Professionalism-Capt.Najomo,DG,CAA

Maintains A Rigorous And Internationally Recognised System Captain Chris Najomo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in a swift reaction to Senator Orji Kalu’s gaffe on Nigerian pilots among other issues,has noted with concern comments made on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. The Authority says in a statement that it holds the Distinguished Senator and the National Assembly in the highest esteem, but it is necessary to provide factual clarifications in the public interest. The statement signed by the Director General,Civil Aviation,Captain Chris Najomo further explains : “Contrary to the impression created, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority maintains a rigorous and internationally recognized system for certifying and monitoring the medical and professional fitness of all pilo...