JUST IN: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo Grounds All Dana Air Operations

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dana Air’s operations have been suspended by Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo.

The instruction was issued in response to the April 23 incident involving a Dana Air aircraft at Lagos airport, which compelled aviation officials to reroute flights from the local airport to the international one.

Recall that an aircraft, belonging to Dana Air on Tuesday, skidded off the runway in Lagos State.

The incident happened at the Muritala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, and a source confirmed to our correspondent that no casualties were recorded, but the aircraft suffered minimal damage.

A statement released by Dana Shortly after, confirmed the incident stating that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries

The airline has also updated the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the incident, with the aircraft involved grounded by the maintenance team for further investigation.

FAAN Reopens Lagos Airport Runway After Dana Air Incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially declared the reopening of runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.

The runway was temporarily closed earlier on Tuesday following a Dana Air plane skidding off it.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially declared the reopening of runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.

The runway was temporarily closed earlier on Tuesday following a Dana Air plane skidding off it.

A press release signed by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, on Wednesday, stated that the runway is now safe for operation following a joint inspection by the FAAN Operations Division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.

FAAN also recognized the need for extensive cleaning efforts in the muddy area affected by the overshoot to ensure safety is restored.

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