Aircraft accidents
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, castigated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for failing to respond to warning signs and improve safety of airspace in the Washington, D.C., area before the January midair collision that killed 67 people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings revealed unresolved staffing issues
Airports
A mock search and rescue exercise was conducted at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Saturday to test the preparedness of rescue officers and emergency responders in the event of an aircraft accident or incident. The exercise, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), involved several agencies including the
Airports
India has emerged as the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world, with over 160 operational airports across the country. The government is investing in developing world-class airport infrastructure, with a vision to make air travel affordable and accessible to the masses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian carriers
Economic development
The Federal Executive Council has approved contracts worth N987 billion for the rehabilitation and modernization of airports across Nigeria, with a focus on meeting international standards. The projects will be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund and are expected to be completed within specified timeframes. The upgrades will
Economic development
The Nigerian government has approved an ambitious plan to transform the Lagos aviation hub, a key component of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. The overhaul, valued at $1.92 billion, aims to modernize critical infrastructure across Nigeria's airports, including the Murtala Muhammed International
Economic development
The Federal Executive Council, under the chairmanship of President Bola Tinubu, has approved numerous contracts worth over N900 billion to revamp the aviation sector in Nigeria. The projects, funded by the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, will upgrade international terminals, runways, and other facilities across the country. The approvals mark
Airports
The Federal Executive Council has approved ?920 billion for a comprehensive overhaul of the Lagos aviation hub, as part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. The project will modernize critical infrastructure across Nigeria's airports, with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal One
Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its approval of the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Laredo International Airport (LRD) for the Laredo International Airport. The Airport's NCP Update, which contains four land use measures and four administrative measures, was submitted to the FAA for
Airports
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority is set to decide by October whether to increase Passenger Service Charges (PSC) for international passengers, with the potential hike of up to 100 baht per passenger. The move aims to close Thailand's revenue gap with neighboring airports like Singapore's
Economic development
A strategic institutional partnership between the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has been reaffirmed to promote capacity development in Nigeria's aviation sector. The partnership aims to support infrastructure development and equipment upgrades
Cabinet officials
Governor Bassey Otu recently took delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft, designed to carry up to 100 passengers, marking a significant step towards revitalizing the state's aviation infrastructure and enhancing socioeconomic mobility. The reception ceremony took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where Governor
Aircraft accidents
A bipartisan group of 11 Democratic senators, led by Edward J. Markey and including Richard Blumenthal, has written to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford to express concerns about the impact of recent workforce reductions on aviation safety. The senators point to the recent crash of American Airlines flight
