BREAKING: FG Orders Immediate Suspension of Dana Air Flights After Lagos Airport Incident

• The minister of aviation has taken action on Dana Air over a recent incident involving the airline in Lagos airport
• This followed reports that one of the airline’s aircraft, registered as 5N BKI, skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
• According to the ministry, recent incidents involving Dana Airlines have raised questions about the airline's operational safety and financial sustainability

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The minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the suspension of the operations of Dana Airline in the country.

This action comes in response to an incident involving a Dana Air plane at Lagos airport on April 23.

Aviation authorities were compelled to divert flights from the local airport to the international airport following the incident.

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Legit.ng previously reported that one of the airline’s aircraft registered as 5N BKI, skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning.

Dana Air involved in recent incidents

In a letter to the NCAA, Emmanuel Meribole, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, stated that, in his capacity as the country's supervisor of aviation safety and regulatory compliance, he has learned of recent incidents involving Dana Airlines that have raised serious questions about the airline's operational safety as well as financial sustainability.

Meribole stated:

“In light of these incidents and with the paramount priority being the safety and well-being of our citizens and travellers, the Minister has directed that you immediately initiate the suspension of Dana Airline’s fleet until a comprehensive audit can be conducted.

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This audit should encompass all aspects of safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and financial health to ensure full compliance with our aviation regulations.”

The recent events, he continued, have highlighted the seriousness of the situation, and prompt action is necessary to protect the interests of all parties concerned.

“I trust in your expertise and diligence in carrying out this audit thoroughly and expeditiously. Please keep me informed of the progress and any significant findings throughout this process,”

the letter read.

3 Private Jets Suspended by NCAA

Legit.ng had reported that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the permission of three private aircraft operators to operate for commercial purposes.

This was stated in a Riot Act signed by Captain Chris Najomo, the acting director general, and posted on the NCAA website on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Earlier on Monday, Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, warned the private jet operators that their operations were costing the federal government a significant amount of money since they were operating without a license to provide commercial services.

Source: Legit.ng