5 d. 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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5 d. 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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9 d. ago Enugu Airport Closure: Airlines Divert Flights To Anambra, Asaba

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted their flights to Asaba and Anambra airports. United Nigeria Airlines in a statement yesterday, informed the flying public that all its flights to and fro Enugu Airport would temporarily operate […]

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by FAAN, airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted flights. read more Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Local airlines battle flight delays amid operational challenges

The rise in flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria’s aviation sector has raised concerns among stakeholders, writes FELIX OLOYEDE The Nigerian airline industry has faced a consistent wave of operational turmoil, with a staggering 15,000 flight delays and a significant number of cancellations in 2024. This highlights the ongoing challenges plaguing airlines and airports in Read More

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3 w. ago Crew, Passengers Evacuated On Plane’s Wing After Smoke Fills American Airlines Flight’s Cabin

A dramatic moment unfolded when crew members and passengers aboard an American Airlines regional jet were evacuated onto the wing of the plane after smoke filled the cabin upon landing at Augusta Regional Airport, Georgia, on Tuesday morning. The aircraft, American Eagle Flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, had departed from Charlotte Douglas International Airport […]

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3 w. ago Oyebanji Pledges To Make Ekiti Airport Major Hub For Economic Growth

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has promised to make the state’s Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport a major hub for economic growth, saying the state government has entered into discussions with three major airlines in the country to commence commercial flights. Governor Biodun Oyebanji who disclosed this said that efforts are in place to ensure the […]

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3 w. ago Ekiti Gov’t Engages 3 Airlines To Begin Commercial Flight Operations

Ekiti State Government has entered into discussions with three major airlines in the country to commence commercial flights at the State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. Governor Biodun Oyebanji who disclosed this, said efforts were in place to ensure the airport runs 24-hour operations, in a bid to make the route competitive. Govenor Oyebanji also expressed […]

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