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Dana Air CEO meets Minister of Aviation, hints on fresh investment, new fleet of aircraft

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Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines has announced a significant step forward in its journey towards a vibrant resurgence in the aviation sector. The CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani disclosed this recently in Abuja during a crucial meeting with the Honorable Minister of Aviation

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Dana Air: Northern Group Salutes Aviation Minister, Keyamo For Prioritising National Security

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2024 0

The Coalition of Northern Patriots (CNP) has hailed the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, for prioritising the safety and well-being of air travellers.  The group stated this in a statement signed by its president Kudu Mohammed in reaction to the suspension of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines. The […]

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Dana Air skids off Murtala Muhammed airport runway

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Dana Air aircraft Tuesday morning skidded off the runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja Lagos. No harm was recorded as all the passengers have been evacuated and incident reported to the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau. READ ALSO: FG to roll out 2700 CNG buses, tricycles before May 29 Mcdonald Douglas (MD-83) […]

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Dana Air, Bi-Courtney Aviation partner for better service delivery

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By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Dana Air has announced that it will partner Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 on its future plans and new initiatives during a courtesy by the Terminal operator to the airline. The airline also revealed that it is engaging the terminal operator on the way forward for both […]

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Dana air, SAHCO bag chinet aviacargo awards

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Dana Air has bagged the Nigerian AviaCargo Airline of the Year Award at the CHINET Aviation and Cargo conference held at Lagos Marriott Hotel Lagos. This is just as the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has won the Aviacargo Export Handler of the year in Nigeria. Both awards came at this […]

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Dana air increases frequency as NCAA commends airline for safety standards

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2023 0

By Samuel Luka Dana Air has announced an increase in frequency across its destinations, even as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has commended the Airline for its high safety standards. Speaking on the development, the spokesperson of the airline Kingsley Ezenwa said Dana Air upon receipt of some of its aircraft from maintenance started with […]

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How Dana, Aero crash airline fares on local routes

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2022 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Contrary to speculations that Air passengers will face difficult times during the Yuletide season, some domestic airlines have introduced promo fares on some domestic routes in the country An investigation by The Daily Times, however, revealed that Dana Air, Green Africa and Aero Contractors have introduced some pocket-friendly fares to encourage

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Flight Resumption: Dana Air conducts dry run

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

Ahead of flight resumption, Nigerian carrier Dana Air on Wednesday carried out a dry run at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) and shakedown flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt and back. Its Media and Communications Manager, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, in a statement said Dana Air had to conduct the exercise to demonstrate its readiness […]

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COVID 19: Airlines to support each other-Dana Air

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

Ahead of the possible resumption of flights on the 21st of June, operators have deemed it extremely important to support one another in this trying period of the COVID-19 and its negative impact on the industry. This is just as operators have assured prospective customers that all safety measures have been put in place to […]

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Covid-19: Dana Air to keep middle seats empty upon resumption

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2020 0

In line with the social distancing guideline on Covid-19, Dana Air has announced that it will keep the middle seats on all it aircraft empty upon resumption of flights. The Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, said Dana Air will commence this initiative when flights resume, maintain it for a while and listen to […]

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COVID-19: Dana Air to keep middle seats empty upon resumption of flights

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2020 0

Lagos – Dana Air says it will keep the middle seats in all its aircraft empty upon resumption of flights, in line with the social distancing guideline on COVID-19. Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, Accountable Manager of Dana Air, said this in a statement in Lagos on Monday.”Majority of our aircraft are configured with mainly three seats in […]

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Dana Air wins best airline in passenger facilitation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

 Dana Air has won an award as the best airline in passenger facilitation at the 10th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards held in Lagos. The airline’s Media and Communications Manager, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, made this known in a statement in Lagos. Turkish airline pledges compliance with NCAA on transporting passengers with baggage Ezenwa said […]

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Dana Air pledges more capacity building in aviation industry

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Dana Air has pledged to continue supporting capacity building initiatives and professionalism in Nigeria’s aviation industry. The airline made this known when the winner and organizers of the first-ever cabin crew contest paid a courtesy visit to its MMA2 office in Lagos recently. Dana Air’s Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager, Mr. Obi […]

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Police arrest Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke for slapping Dana Air staff

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2018 0

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, was on Monday arrested by the police, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, for slapping a security staff of Dana Air, simply identified as Suleiman. Our correspondent gathered that Iyke, who had arrived late for Lagos – Abuja flight was reluctant to be screened by the security personnel of the airline. […]

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Dana Air bags airline of the year 2017 awards

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2018 0

Dana Air has been announced as the airline of the year 2017, at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards and Presidential Dinner, held recently at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. The airline’s CEO,Jacky Hathiramani, Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa also bagged the CEO of the year, and Aviation Corporate Promotions Personality of the year 2017 […]

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AIB report: Dana Air says it is ready for audit

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

...promises better service Dana air has said that as an airline which is thriving on safety, it welcomes the recent audit ordered by the Federal Government stating that it is willing to work with the team and the FG to demonstrate its commitment not just to flying but to flying safe. Recall in the wake […]

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FG orders full audit of Dana Air operations

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

Approves N114m for repairs of burnt Marina, Iddo bridges The Federal Government has approved the full audit of Dana Air operations in the country, following the two different incidents that occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and that of Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State. The order was given on Wednesday by the Federal […]

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Dana Air to fly US doctors on free medical mission to Uyo

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2018 0

Dana air is partnering Global Image Foundation, a nongovernmental organization based in the US on free medical surgical –dental mission for the underprivileged in Uyo- from 5th -9th of March, 2018 The airline will also fly a team of 20 doctors based in the US from Lagos to Akwa Ibom state for the mission, which […]

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Dana air decorates 2 captains, 3 first officers

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

As part of its human capital development, domestic carrier, Dana Air yesterday decorated two of its captains and three First Officers at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA2), Lagos. The two captains were Capt. Kalu Sylvester and Ibrahim Kazeem, while the three First Officers were Ilesanmi Ayodele, Afolabi Damilola and Lawal Wahab. They were all decorated […]

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Dana air signs sponsorship deal with Akwa United FC

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2018 0

In fulfilment of its promise to develop sports in Nigeria, Dana Air has signed another sponsorship deal worth millions of naira with the current NPFL league leaders Akwa United FC of Akwa Ibom state. Under this deal in making the Nigerian Professional Football League more glamorous, Dana Air will get branding opportunities for the duration […]