The announcement followed Tuesday crash landing of one of the planes of the airline in Lagos.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had sought the approval of the Minister to ground the planes which was approved yesterday.
The airline in a statement by Kingsley Ezenwa Head of Communication of the company, had assured flying public that there were no casualties.
After the plane had skidded off the runway all flights had been diverted from the local wing to the international wing of the airport.
It will be recalled that Dana had recorded a major crash on June 3, 2021 killing many passengers.
Meanwhile, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos has been reopened for flight operations at about 8.00 p.m.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN on Tuesday in Lagos.
Orah said the development followed the earlier closure of the runway on Tuesday morning due to an incident involving a Dana Air aircraft, with registration number 5N-BKI, which overshot the runway during its landing sequence.
She said prompt actions were taken by FAAN’s emergency response team to evacuate and recover the aircraft from the site.
Subsequently, comprehensive clearing operations were conducted to ensure the runway was free of any Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could impede flight safety.
She added that the FAAN Operations division and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had jointly conducted a thorough inspection of the runway surface and deemed it safe for the resumption of operations.
Also, an appropriate Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued in this regard.
“We acknowledge the area affected by the overshoot was significantly muddy.
“A concerted effort was made for the thorough and efficient cleaning of the area to facilitate the swift resumption of operations on Runway 18L/36R.
“FAAN wishes to express its gratitude to the traveling public, our airline partners, and all stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the temporary closure.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, staff, and airport operations remains our top priority.
“FAAN is committed to providing a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment for all users of our airports”.
The authority appreciated everyone for their continued support and understanding.
