Tag: Aircraft

Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
Aviation

DHL unveils two Boeing 737-400 aircrafts in Lagos, boosts logistics

DHL Aviation has increased its logistics capacity in Nigeria with the unveiling of two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement, the company noted that as part of its ongoing investment in SSA’s logistics infrastructure, the additional air capacity will enhance transit times, improve delivery predictability, and extend […]

Finance

FG allocates N10bn to maintain Shettima’s aircraft

The Federal Government has earmarked a cumulative sum of N10.61bn for the overhaul of engines on the Gulfstream G550 aircraft assigned to Vice President Kashim Shettima over a three-year period, according to an analysis of appropriation bills spanning 2024 to 2026. The aircraft, registered as 5N-FGW, accounted for the largest single allocation among all engine […]

Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
Aviation

Passengers safe after aircraft nose-landing gear fails in Enugu

An aircraft with registration number 5N-BZN, arriving Enugu from Lagos, suffered a nose-landing gear malfunction while landing on Thursday. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, stated that the incident occurred at about 19:10hrs, but confirmed that there were no casualties recorded. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire, noted that […]

Two injured as aircraft crashlands in Kwara
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JUST IN: Two injured as aircraft crashlands in Kwara

Two individuals have been hospitalised following the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday during a simulated instrument approach at the Ilorin International Airport. The aircraft veered off Runway 05 during the simulation and came to a halt […]

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Ireland launches investigation into Ryanair’s facial recognition practices

Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner has initiated an EU-wide investigation into Ryanair’s use of facial recognition technology for verifying customer identities on certain third-party websites. The probe follows multiple complaints from Ryanair customers across the European Union regarding the airline’s additional verification measures when booking tickets through online travel agents rather than directly with Ryanair. As […]

Boeing takes responsibility for aircraft mid-flight door blowout
Aviation

Boeing takes responsibility for aircraft mid-flight door blowout

The Chief Executive Officer of Boeing has taken responsibility for an aircraft manufacture fault following a door blow-out on one of its planes shortly after takeoff in the United States. Fortunately, no one was hurt when the main cabin door of an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, broke loose on Friday. Since the incident, […]

Japan okays $205m for electric aircraft systems
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Japan okays $205m for electric aircraft systems

Japan would provide 30.6 billion yen ($205 million) in subsidies for hydrogen fuel cell systems and other equipment, Nikkei Business Daily reported on Sunday. According to the publication, the government’s choice is intended to encourage the creation of electric aircraft parts with lower carbon dioxide emissions. According to the statement, the commerce ministry will present […]

NSIB, NCAA launch investigation into Max Air plane incident
Aviation

NSIB, NCAA launch investigation into Max Air plane incident

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau as well as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have launched an investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the Max Air aircraft mishap, which occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Nairametrics reported that with 144 passengers and six members of the flight crew on board, […]