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Air Meridien leaves 40 passengers stranded at Lagos airport
Italian airline, Air Meridien, on Tuesday left about 40 of its passengers stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The passengers were reportedly prevented from checking in by the…
NCAA issues AOC to Genesis Global Aviation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Genesis Global Aviation to operate full charter helicopter services. The certificate was issued after the company had…
“Arik can’t afford N1.6b fuel cost to sustain int’l routes”–AMCON MD
The managing director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Mr. Ahmed Kuru has said that Arik Air which was taken over by his agency on February 9 spends about…
AMCON takes over Arik Air, appoints MD, receiver manager
The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over the management of Arik Air that has been struggling with huge debts totalling N139 billion. AMCON said in a statement…
Violation of safety regulation: NCAA fines First Nation, pilot N33.5 million
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has fined First Nation Airways (FNA) and one of its pilots a total of million for contravening safety regulations In a letter conveying the…
Med-View Airline to list on NSE
Med-View Airline has concluded plans to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) by way of ‘listed by introduction.’ The airline’s executive director, business development, Mr. Isiaq Na-Allah…
Imo Airs maiden flight lands in Owerri
The Imo State Government flight, Imo Air yesterday landed at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri with the first set of passengers. A release issued by Chief Press Secretary to…
International passengers stranded …as Arik staff ignore duties
Arik Air staff have abandoned their duty posts at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos following the airline’s inability to fly its international passengers to their destination…
Yuletide: Aero Contractors resumes flight operations today
Nigerians who wish to fly to any part of the country for the Xmas celebration and beyond have no course to be stranded as Aero Contractors airlines will today December…
Passengers stranded at airports as workers ground Arik
Scores of passengers of Nigeria’s largest commercial carrier, Arik Air, were stopped from flying on Tuesday as a result of protests by aviation unions against the management of the airline.…