Aircraft – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:18:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Aircraft – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Keyamo Tasks Carriers on Aircraft Dry Leasing Opportunities https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-tasks-carriers-on-aircraft-dry-leasing-opportunities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-tasks-carriers-on-aircraft-dry-leasing-opportunities/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:18:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471222 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Nigerian airline operators to take advantage of the global aircraft dry leasing opportunities as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s aviation sector and boost local capacity. Speaking at the Aviation Stakeholders’ Forum in Abuja, Keyamo stated that the aviation industry must adopt innovative [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/keyamo-tasks-carriers-on-aircraft-dry-leasing-opportunities/feed/ 0 Azman Air Denies Turning Off Aircraft Transponders https://www.theinfostride.com/azman-air-denies-turning-off-aircraft-transponders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/azman-air-denies-turning-off-aircraft-transponders/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:15:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399305 Azman Air has responded to allegations that it intentionally switched off the transponders of its aircraft, clarifying that the claims are false. The airline stated that its operations adhere to strict safety standards and regulations set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant authorities. The controversy arose following reports that some of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/azman-air-denies-turning-off-aircraft-transponders/feed/ 0 NSIB Launches Investigation into Aircraft Runway Accident in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:26:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397534 The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an aircraft runway accident that occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which involved a commercial aircraft skidding off the runway, has raised concerns about airport safety and operational procedures. The Incident The accident occurred when the aircraft, which was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nsib-launches-investigation-into-aircraft-runway-accident-in-abuja/feed/ 0 FG Signs Deal for Aircraft Maintenance Facility to Boost Aviation Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-signs-deal-for-aircraft-maintenance-facility-to-boost-aviation-industry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-signs-deal-for-aircraft-maintenance-facility-to-boost-aviation-industry/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:19:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393494 The Nigerian government has finalized an agreement to establish a new aircraft maintenance facility in the country, marking a significant step forward for the aviation sector. This initiative aims to reduce the reliance on foreign maintenance services, enhance the efficiency of the domestic aviation industry, and create jobs for skilled professionals in Nigeria. The partnership [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-signs-deal-for-aircraft-maintenance-facility-to-boost-aviation-industry/feed/ 0 Hope Rises as Foreign Aircraft Lessors Reenter Nigerian Market https://www.theinfostride.com/hope-rises-as-foreign-aircraft-lessors-reenter-nigerian-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hope-rises-as-foreign-aircraft-lessors-reenter-nigerian-market/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:15:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392703 The Nigerian aviation sector is witnessing a resurgence of optimism as foreign aircraft lessors return to the market, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s aviation industry. This development comes as various stakeholders in the sector are working tirelessly to address the challenges that have plagued the industry for years. The re-engagement of international lessors is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hope-rises-as-foreign-aircraft-lessors-reenter-nigerian-market/feed/ 0 Nigerian Air Force to Receive 50 New Aircraft to Combat Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-to-receive-50-new-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-to-receive-50-new-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380504 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to bolster its fleet with the delivery of 50 brand-new aircraft over the next two years. These planes will be stationed in NAF formations across the country, including Adamawa State, to enhance efforts in containing insecurity in the northeast region and beyond. The Chief of Air Staff, Air [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-to-receive-50-new-aircraft-to-combat-insecurity/feed/ 0 Local airlines calls for 16 new aircraft at $1.2b at Dubai airshow https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/ https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:22:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312858 Local airlines, yesterday, at the ongoing Dubai Airshow fiesta, placed aircraft orders in excess of $1.2 billion.Akwa Ibom State-owned carrier, Ibom Air, was scheduled to table an ambitious bid for 10 brand new Airbus 200-300 aircraft. Similarly, Overland Airways placed a firm order for three new Embraer E175 regional jets, plus rights for the purchase [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/feed/ 0 Customs strictly enforces zero duty on imported aircraft, spare parts. https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:06:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301637 After many deliberations, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has finally begun the implementation of zero surcharges on imported commercial aircraft and spares parts used by local airlines. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday, confirmed the removal of mandatory seven per cent charges that airlines have erstwhile paid. It was a hard-fought battle that dated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-strictly-enforces-zero-duty-on-imported-aircraft-spare-parts/feed/ 0 NASA rover Perseverance on track for daredevil landing on Mars https://www.theinfostride.com/nasa-rover-perseverance-on-track-for-daredevil-landing-on-mars/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasa-rover-perseverance-on-track-for-daredevil-landing-on-mars/#respond Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:33:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285480 NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance, the most advanced robotic astrobiology lab ever flown to another world; neared the end of its seven-month, 293-million-mile (470-million-km) journey on Wednesday, on target for a daredevil landing attempt on the red planet. Hurtling through space across the last 150,000 miles (240,000 km) of its voyage, Perseverance was headed for a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasa-rover-perseverance-on-track-for-daredevil-landing-on-mars/feed/ 0 Nigeria Will Soon Start Producing Aircraft Spare Parts – Ogbonnaya Onu https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-will-soon-start-producing-aircraft-spare-parts-ogbonnaya-onu/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:04:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243647 The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that Nigeria can manufacture industrial machine spare parts including those of aircraft through Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu. Mr. Ogbonnaya revealed this during the inauguration of projects at the Projects Development Institute (PRODA). According to him, it is good to see that the institute is [...]

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]]> A Section Of My Aircraft Was Recently Covered By Smoke – Yvonne Nelson https://www.theinfostride.com/a-section-of-my-aircraft-was-recently-covered-by-smoke-yvonne-nelson/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:39:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217840 Yvonne Nelson is feeling lucky after surviving an airplane accident at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. A post she shared on her IG on Tuesday shows a section of the aircraft covered in smoke. Emergency officials are captured at the scene as they attempted to prevent a large scale disaster. In her comment giving [...]

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]]> Donald Trump Ready To Sell Fighter Aircraft To PMB https://www.theinfostride.com/donald-trump-ready-to-sell-fighter-aircraft-to-pmb/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:54:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161654 The Donald Trump administration has completed plans to sell Nigeria high-tech aircraft to combat the Boko Haram menace in the war ravaged northeast region of Nigeria. According to the Associated Press, the US Congress is expected to receive formal notification from the executive within weeks, regarding the sale. The arrangement will call for Nigeria to [...]

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]]> Finally, an Aircraft Tug Technology That Generates Revenue for the Aviation Industry [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/finally-an-aircraft-tug-technology-that-generates-revenue-for-the-aviation-industry-press-release/ Thu, 12 May 2016 15:06:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/05/finally-an-aircraft-tug-technology-that-generates-revenue-for-the-aviation-industry-press-release/ World’s first remote operated airplane tug product line with unique aircraft nose gear soft coupling combined with 360 degree rotating feature, generating up to 40% additional hangar space and boosting operator’s revenue. [PR.com]

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]]> USA Want Attack Aircraft Approval For Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/usa-want-attack-aircraft-approval-for-nigeria/ Fri, 06 May 2016 11:11:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127819 The US administration is seeking to approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for Nigeria to aid its battle against the extremist group Boko Haram, US officials said. The officials said while speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the administration’s plans in a vote of confidence in [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army’s Special Forces Kill 40 Terrorists, Destroy Fabricated Rockets https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-armys-special-forces-kill-40-terrorists-destroy-fabricated-rockets/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:29:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107896 Nigerian Army Special Forces supported by Nigeria Air Force aircraft, say that they have killed about 40 Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their rocket fabrication factory. This was after carrying out several raids and attacks on Boko Haram camps, rocket making factory and foiling attempts to attack troops’ location. Army Headquarters, in a statement detailing [...]

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]]> Bauchi > Missing Aircraft Lands In Nigeria, State Government Denies Claim It Was Stolen https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-missing-aircraft-lands-in-nigeria-state-government-denies-claim-it-was-stolen/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 07:15:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99921 Bauchi State Government on Friday announced that it had leased its acclaimed “missing aircraft” to Overland Airlines. The state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Nuhu Gidado, informed newsmen in Bauchi that the aircraft was leased to the company to generate revenue for the state. Gidado said that the plane, which was bought by the government about nine years ago, [...]

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]]> #Bauchi > Governor Abubakar Lied About The ‘Missing’ Aircraft Found In Morocco – Ex-Commissioner https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-bauchi-governor-lied-about-the-missing-aircraft-found-in-morocco-ex-commissioner/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:30:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-bauchi-governor-lied-about-the-missing-aircraft-found-in-morocco-ex-commissioner/ A former Commissioner for Information in Bauchi State, Alhaji Ahmed Barau, has faulted claims by Governor Mohammed Abubakar that the state’s aircraft, Embraer 145, 5N-BJM, was stolen or missing. ‎Governor Abubakar had while speaking with journalists as part of activities to mark his 100 days in office at the weekend, said that the state found [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Air Crashes: Nigerian Airlines May Be Flying On Contaminated Aviation Fuel https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-air-crashes-nigerian-airlines-may-be-flying-on-contaminated-aviation-fuel/ Thu, 03 Sep 2015 23:30:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-air-crashes-nigerian-airlines-may-be-flying-on-contaminated-aviation-fuel/ Aircraft in the country might have been flying on Household kerosene, as it has been alleged that it is being sold to airlines as a substitute for Jet A1 fuel, also called aviation turbine kerosene (ATK). According to oil magnate Femi Otedola, the substitution of HHK for ATK is a rising trend that needs to [...]

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