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Why are aircraft painted white?

It's one of the reasons why special liveried aircraft are often amongst the most tracked on Flightradar24. Why are aircraft predominantly white? There are several reasons white is the preferred color for commercial aircraft.

"God Abeg oh" - Video trends as a group of men spotted pushing an aircraft at a Nigerian airport (Watch)

However, some internet users claimed that the process of pushing an aircraft - especially from a hangar - is a normal process in prepping an aircraft for flight.

See The US Jet Worth $80M That Got Missing And Flying Without A Pilot After The Pilot Ejected Himself

The real question now is, will the aircraft land safely or will it crash? Drop your opinions in the comment section

Ibom Air: Our MRO facility will save Nigeria $1 billion

Musa Nuhu, also a few weeks ago, said that the aircraft fleet registry of the aviation apex body had increased from 175 in 2015 to 358 aircraft.

Nigeria Air to begin operations in October with 8 aircraft, says Ethiopian Airlines

However, Tasew during the interview said: "The airline will begin operation with two wide-bodied planes and six narrow-bodied aircraft.

Nigerian Aircraft Overloaded With Cash Collapses (Video)

A Nigerian aircraft collapsed backwards after allegedly carrying too much cash.

10 countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in Africa

Angola Angola has one of the best combat aircraft fleet in Africa.  With a total of 307 units of combat aircraft, Angola occupies the third position among African countries with significant military aircraft fleets.

Tanzania takes flight, unveiling its first-ever homemade aircraft

The aircraft is designed to fly two people including the pilot. An ideal aircraft for business trips.

Aircraft overshoots runway at Lagos airport (video)

A United Nigeria Airlines aircraft overshot the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, causing panic among passengers on Friday night, September 8.

NAF puts up presidential aircraft for sale, invites bidders

The announcement partly reads: "The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sale of Falcon 900B aircraft owned by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

Photos of pilot of the military aircraft which crashed at Abuja airport

All seven personnel on board the aircraft died in the crash. The aircraft en route to Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the airport after reporting engine failure.

Disaster averted as Air Peace aircraft develops engine failure mid air

An Air Peace aircraft carrying 96 people was forced to make an emergency return to Lagos when the aircraft developed an engine failure minutes after takeoff.

Nigerian Air Force Aircraft crashes during evacuation Mission in Niger State

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed one of its aircraft crashed in Niger State on Monday. The Air Force said the aircraft was on a casualty evacuation mission when the crash happened.

War: US aircraft goes missing during NATO military exercises in Norway

A US military aircraft participating in NATO exercises in Norway has gone missing. Four people are aboard the military aircraft that went missing during NATO military exercises.

Nigerian Instructor Pilot Dies After Air Force Aircraft Crashed In Kaduna

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Beetle Aircraft today crashed in Kaduna while on a mission. The only soul on board the aircraft, one of the NAF's experienced instructor pilots, was unfortunately lost during the mishap.

World's Largest Aircraft Leaves Its Hangar For The First Time (Pictures)

The 302-feet-long craft was originally developed as part of a US Army project which was then abandoned in 2012 A British company has converted the aircraft - a cross between an airship and an aeroplane - for civilian use It will fly to 4,000