7 h. ago How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports

Tribune Online How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports In 2021, Air Peace alone suffered 14 bird strikes, which affected its engines, while in 2022, the airline experienced four bird strike incidents. How wildlife hazards cripple operations at Nigeria’s airports Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Again, Shettima extols Uzodimma as patriot, symbol of national unity

• As Imo Airport hosts inaugural Hajj flight For the second time in one month, Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has described Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as a patriot and symbol of Nigeria’s unity. The first time was at a ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while the second time was on Friday […] The post Again, Shettima extols Uzodimma as patriot, symbol of national unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions

By Chinelo Obogo An aircraft belonging to Air Peace hit an antelope on the runway at Asaba Airport on Saturday, causing the death of the animal while damaging the plane. The severity of the damage has led to the classification of the Air Peace plane as Aircraft on Ground (AOG), grounding it and causing disruptions […] The post Air Peace aircraft hits antelope at Asaba airport , causes flight disruptions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire

  By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace on Sunday, May 10, 2025, successfully repatriated 78 Nigerian women who had fallen victim to human trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire. The free evacuation flight, operated on the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, departed Lagos at 14:14 hours and returned from Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport at 22:46 hours. This […] The post Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Owerri Airport Records Maiden Foreign Flight As Air Peace Airlifts 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

History was made on Friday May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State capital, witnessed its first-ever international flight since its inception. The event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the deployment […]

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55 h. ago Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The first batch of 420 pilgrims from Kebbi State to this year’s Hajj departed the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, with a direct flight to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were onboard Flynas Airline, Airbus A380-900 series, and all the pilgrims were in possession of their Basic Travel […] The post Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ethiopian Airlines Increases Daily Flight From Lagos Airport

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that from the 1st of July, Nigerian passengers will have increased options out of Lagos with an extra daily flight. The extra flights will offer immediate connection to many African and Asian destinations. With these extra flights, there will be an instant connection that reduces the total hours of flight time […]

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3 d. ago Sam Mbakwe Airport hosts first international flight on May 9

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Sam Mbakwe International Airport in Owerri, Imo State, will host its inaugural international flight on May 9, nearly four decades after its establishment in 1983. The milestone follows extensive upgrades to the runway and facilities, including night landing capabilities, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Imo State Commissioner for Information, […] The post Sam Mbakwe Airport hosts first international flight on May 9 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the completion of emergency repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had earlier closed the airport after a critical rupture was discovered on a vital part of the runway. The sudden […] The post Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

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2 w. ago ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’

By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   Calabar, the Cross River state capital, is currently facing an air travel crisis. Persistent flight shortages have forced residents to undertake risky boat trips to Uyo, its closest neighbour, just to catch flights to other states. The challenge has lingered for a while as there are no airlines operating […] The post ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja

By Chinelo Obogo       The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister made the disclosure when he recently joined the executive governor of Niger State, Umar Bago for the inaugural flight […] The post FG designates Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna as alternative to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Air Peace resumes operations after suspension of strike by NiMET staff

Air Peace has announced the resumption of all flight operations on Friday, April 25, 2025, following the suspension of the industrial action. read more Air Peace resumes operations after suspension of strike by NiMET staff

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2 w. ago Airlines suspend flights as NiMET workers embark on indefinite strike

By Chinelo Obogo Airlines have suspended flights nationwide due to the ongoing industrial action of staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Air Peace which flies to over 20 domestic routes, said in an email to their customers on Wednesday, that it is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect due to the strike […] The post Airlines suspend flights as NiMET workers embark on indefinite strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Air Peace suspends flight operations nationwide over NiMet strike 

Air Peace Airlines has announced the suspension of all its flight operations nationwide with immediate effect due to the ongoing strike. read more Air Peace suspends flight operations nationwide over NiMet strike 

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3 w. ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Airlines Suspend Flights To Enugu Airport As FAAN Shuts Runway For Repair

Air Peace and Ibom Air Airlines have suspended operations at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu following its closure by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for essential runway maintenance works. LEADERSHIP gathered that the airport would be temporarily closed from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, during the repairs. In a statement by FAAN […]

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3 w. ago Niger Partners Overland Airways On Commercial Flights At Minna Airport

Niger State government is to partner Overland Airways on scheduled commercial flight operations from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, the chief executive officer of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo, disclosed this in Minna yesterday. He said flights were scheduled to begin on Wednesday, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos respectively. He said the […]

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3 w. ago Air Peace suspends flights into Enugu airport over safety concerns

Air Peace has said it has suspended all flights scheduled to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu due to safety concerns read more Air Peace suspends flights into Enugu airport over safety concerns

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3 w. ago Niger: Overland Airline resumes flight operation at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna

… Enters into partnership with the state government From John Adams Minna With almost 10 years after the suspension of its flight operations in Minna, the Overland Airline has resumed flight operations from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger state. This follows a partnership agreement entered into with the Niger State […] The post Niger: Overland Airline resumes flight operation at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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