Keyamo
5 Dec
Senate, yesterday, summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and other stakeholders in the aviation sector following frequent cases of flight cancellation and delays. The resolution was reached after the adoption of a motion by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North Senatorial District in…
14 Nov
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the federal government will make public within 30 days the probe report on the helicopter that crashed in Rivers State. Keyamo disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a press briefing with journalists alongside the heads of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB),…
7 Nov
The Nigerian government has announced that over 15 leading aircraft manufacturers are set to participate in the Nigeria International Airshow in April 2025. Scheduled to take place in Lagos, the three-day event aims to showcase advancements in aviation technology, safety, and innovation. Themed "Redefining Aviation Industry through Investments and Global Engagements," the airshow will feature…
7 Nov
The federal government has unveiled plans to host the first Nigeria International Air Show in April 2025 in Lagos, with the aim of attracting investors to the aviation industry. The development comes amidst plans by the government to concession five major international airports and the urgent need to rebrand the image of Nigeria’s aviation industry.…
7 Nov
Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on Wednesday expressed Federal Government’s readiness to intensify efforts toward insuring aircraft operation. Keyamo said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on insurance of aircraft operation in Abuja. According to him, aviation insurance is a crucial aspect of the aviation industry,…
3 Nov
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), has described XEJet’s commencement of scheduled operations as an indication of the strength and resilience of Nigeria’s aviation industry. Keyamo made the remark during the inaugural Abuja to Lagos flight of the airline on scheduled operations, with its CRJ200 all Business Class, on Saturday.…
1 Nov
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has debunked a report that alleged that the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses. The report claimed that lawmakers called for the withdrawal of the approved airstrip license granted to the Living Faith Church known as Winners Chapel…
27 Oct
The Chairman of Air Peace Ltd., Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry. Onyema made the commendation at the Air Peace Airline’s 10th anniversary in Lagos, according to a statement. He said that the President had been intentional about bringing long-lasting changes aimed at making air travel friendly…
24 Oct
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has confirmed the death of three persons in a tragic helicopter crash on Thursday, 24th October 2024. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration number 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean at around 11:22 am. In a…
18 Oct
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially launched the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), which features a storage capacity of 150 million litres of Jet A1 fuel. The JUHI facility is the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria, with the ability to supply a minimum of 150 million litres…
14 Oct
The federal government has announced the upgrade of the Muhammadu Buhari airport, Maiduguri to international status to further boost economic activities in the state. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Borno state Governor Babagana Umar Zulum in his office in Abuja. Keyamo while describing…
8 Oct
In its bid to unlock the economic potential of the aviation sector through investment in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), the Federal Government has established task forces in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Aviation. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Director General of the ICRC, Dr. Jobson…
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