The federal government may seize the assets of Dana Air to refund passengers and travel agents who have been unable to recover their money, according to Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development. Keyamo announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during the ministry’s fourth-quarter stakeholders’ engagement titled “leveraging public feedback to drive excellence in […]
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 and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo. According to the CEO, […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 passengers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]