Transportation

Dana Airline Faces Indefinite Suspension

By Web News 408

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Dana Airlines’ Air Transport Licence (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) indefinitely.

NCAA Director General, Captain Musa Nuhu, stated that the decision is the result of a financial and economic health audit performed on the Airline, as well as the findings of a recent investigation into the Airline’s flight operations, which revealed that Dana Airlines is no longer in a position to meet its financial obligations and conduct safe flight operations.

He stated that he was aware of the negative impact the preemptive decision would have on the airline’s passengers and asked for their understanding, “as the safety of flight operations takes priority over all other considerations.”

This comes about 24 hours after a Dana aircraft on Tuesday made an emergency landing in Abuja after developing suspected engine problem midair.

Frcn Abuja/Titilayo Kupoliyi

Transportation

FG reinstates UAE’s Emirates Airline to Nigeria

By Web News 719

 

The Federal Government has lifted travel restrictions between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates and approved the immediate reinstatement of Emirates flights to Nigeria.

With this approval, Air Peace is also at liberty to resume operations in Dubai.

The reinstatement followed the review and acceptance of the Safety Decision as released by the United Arab Emirates Aviation Authority (GCAA).

In a letter signed by the Director-General, Nigeria Civil AviationAuthority, NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, both airlines must operate under the terms and conditions of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 Travel Protocols of both countries.

“Consequently, Air peace and Emirates Airlines are liberty to resume scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and UAE under the terms and conditions of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two countries. All parties must ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 Travel Protocols of both countries”.

The NCAA re-assure the traveling public that the Federal Government will continue to ensure the provision of air services while protecting national’s interests at all times.

Last year, following the refusal of the UAE to allow a Nigerian airline, Air Peace three frequencies to operate into Dubai cut down on Emirates flights to Nigeria to once a week to Abuja and barred it from operating into Lagos.

According to the Federal Government, the decision was taken to protect Nigerian businesses.

This development led to Emirates Airlines suspending operations in Nigeria.

 

FRCN, Abuja