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Dana Air grounds plane after runway incident, 83 passengers on board

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Dana Air grounds plane after runway incident, 83 passengers on board

Dana Air says it has grounded its airplane that skidded off the Lagos airport runway on Tuesday.
The affected aircraft, a McDonald Douglas (MD-83) with registration 5N-BKI, had 83 passengers on board, it added.
Spokesman for the airline, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, however, said all the 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries.
He said in a statement that the airline decided to ground the plane to allow for proper investigation into what caused the accident.
The statement read in part, “Dana Air regrets to inform the public of a runway incursion involving one of our aircraft, registration number 5N BKI, which was flying from Abuja to Lagos today, 23/04/24.
“We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries or scare as the crew handled the situation with utmost professionalism.
“We have also updated the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the incident, and the aircraft involved has been grounded by our maintenance team for further investigation.
“We wish to thank the airport authorities, our crew for their very swift response in ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers following the incident, and our sincere apologies and appreciation to the passengers on the affected flight for their patience and understanding.”

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Lagos govt, Summa Group sign MoU for Lekki airport construction

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Lagos govt, Summa Group sign MoU for Lekki airport construction

An international construction company, Summa Group, has been assigned the task of developing the Lekki-Epe International Airport.
This came the Lagos State government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the construction firm.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the agreement in a post on X on Saturday.
The governor described it as a major step toward enhancing connectivity, fostering economic growth, and attracting international investment to the state
“We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the internationally acclaimed construction company, Summa Group, to develop and construct the much awaited Lekki-Epe International Airport,” the post reads.
“This groundbreaking initiative is an essential part of our vision to improve connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic growth, and draw in global investments.”
The governor said the airport would ease travel, and create new opportunities for residents and businesses across the state.

On October 7, 2022, the Lagos government announced plans to construct a new airport in the Lekki-Epe axis of the state.
Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor on new media, said the project was expected to begin in 2023 and would be constructed on 3,500 hectares of land.
He said the master plan and aeronautical designs were in place, while studies were underway to determine strategies, funding, and other considerations, after which the project will be taken to the marketplace.
The airport, expected to cater to a minimum of five million people yearly, will be constructed in partnership with local and foreign investors.
Sanwo-Olu, on January 25, 2024, said the state was preparing for the project’s groundbreaking.

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Just in: FG grounds Max Air after Kano airport incident

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Just in: FG grounds Max Air after Kano airport incident

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of Max Air operations, following an incident involving its aircraft at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday night.

A Max Air B734 aircraft, with registration marks 5N-MBD, experienced a tyre burst on landing at about 10:51pm.

However, all 53 passengers on board were evacuated safely.

This incident was the third involving a Max Air plane in just three months.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the incident in a statement.

The statement said the NCAA would provide support to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) which had launched an investigation into the occurrence.

Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, stated that the cause of the incident could only be established after the NSIB’s investigation.

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Achimugu announced that Max Air would suspend its domestic flight operations for three months, effective midnight, January 31, 2025. During this period, the NCAA will conduct a thorough safety and economic audit on Max Air.

He said, “The safety audit will entail a re-inspection of Max Air’s organization, procedures, personnel and aircraft as specified by Part 1.3.3.3(b) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, while the economic audit will critically examine the financial health of the airline to guarantee its capability to sustain safe flight operations.

“The resumption of Max Air’s domestic flight operations will be predicated on the satisfactory completion of this audit.

“The NCAA is aware of the inconvenience this action may cause intending passengers of Max Air. However; the safety and well-being of passengers is paramount. Thus, the NCAA appeals for patience and understanding while it ensures the protection of passenger rights.”

 

Just in: FG grounds Max Air after Kano airport incident

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176 passengers escape death as S’Korean aircraft catches fire

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176 passengers escape death as S’Korean aircraft catches fire

A passenger aircraft’s tail caught fire in a South Korea’s airport on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 176 people on board.

The Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong from Gimhae International Airport in southeastern Busan caught fire at around 10:30pm local time (1330 GMT), Yonhap news agency reported.
A total of 169 passengers and seven flight attendants were evacuated down inflatable slides, Yonhap said.
It however did not provide any information about the cause of the fire.
It said one person was injured but gave no other details.
Busan’s fire authorities were not immediately available for comment when contacted by AFP.
South Korea suffered its worst aviation disaster on its soil last month when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, flying from Thailand to Muan on December 29, crash-landed and exploded into a fireball after slamming into a concrete barrier.

That crash killed 179 of the 181 passengers and crew members on board.

Flightradar24 lists Air Busan’s fleet as consisting entirely of Airbus aircraft.

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