Delta Airbus A321 narrowly avoids collision with Gonzaga team’s charter plane at LAX. Air traffic controller’s urgent command prevents runway disaster. FAA launches investigation into the alarming near-miss incident. Chilling footage captured a near-miss at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a Delta flight narrowly avoided a collision with a plane carrying the Gonzaga University … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that the license granted to Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners’ Chapel, remains valid and will not be revoked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement follows an earlier call by the House of Representatives in October to revoke licenses … Read more
An Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT veered off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, leading to a temporary closure of the airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident, which occurred at 10:05 a.m., and stated that five individuals were … Read more
A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by gunfire as it prepared for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities have confirmed. Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, was struck by a bullet on the right side of the aircraft beneath the flight deck, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. … Read more
Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951, originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to the Dominican Republic and landed safely at Santiago Airport. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries, but fortunately, no passengers … Read more
A Qantas passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, prompting the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, the airline reported on X. At the same time, a grass fire broke out along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It remains unclear whether … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), is set to ground over 60 private jets owned by prominent individuals due to unpaid import duties totaling several billions of naira. According to Naija News, the enforcement is scheduled to begin today, October 14th, 2024. Documents obtained by The PUNCH from exchanges between the NCS … Read more
Air Peace Limited has denied allegations against its Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiro Eghagha, following charges of obstruction of justice filed by the United States. Reports indicate that Onyema and Eghagha have been under investigation since 2019 over alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onyema was … Read more
Emirates Airlines has resumed operations in Lagos, landing at Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) on Tuesday, marking its return after a two-year suspension. The airline halted flights due to several unresolved issues, including trapped funds. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister … Read more
Passengers were left in panic on Monday when the windshield of an Air Peace Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft reportedly cracked upon landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident, which occurred as the plane touched down, caused concern among passengers and aviation staff. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore was … Read more
The Nigerian Customs Service has launched a 30-day verification exercise to crack down on improperly imported private jets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on behalf of the Federal Government, has launched a new initiative to crack down on improperly imported private jets. It was revealed that no fewer than 80 operators … Read more
Bashir Ahmad has insisted that Nigeria Air is not a fraud Says Aviation Ministry signed necessary documents regarding Nigeria Air However, Chairman House Committee on Aviation denied knowledge Eko Hot Blog reports that Bashir Ahmad, former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Digital Communications has insisted that the Nigeria Air is not a fraud. Ahmad … Read more
The Chairman House Committee on Aviation declared the launch of Nigeria Air a fraud after the major stakeholders in the deal between the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines denied knowledge of the launch. Members of the committee were shocked when stakeholders in the Aviation sector disclosed that the aircraft bearing Nigerian colours was on a … Read more