Mixed reactions have trailed Tinubu’s announcement that Airbus has proposed establishing a maintenance hangar facility in Nigeria

Stakeholders in the air transport sector have urged airline operators to avoid transporting individuals suspected of showing symptoms associated with Ebola

By Dickson Omobola Following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed airlines and airport operators to deepen public health surveillance measures. NCAA stated that while no confirmed case linked to the outbreak has been recorded in Nigeria, it […]

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of May 13 experienced an operational disruption.

.sustained collaboration between regulators, operators needed – Chiroma By Gabriel Ewepu  ABUJA – IN a bid to galvanize air transport services, BINANI AIR, Monday, said its successful first commercial flight to Lagos signals economic growth, business mobility and national integration through efficient air transport services. In a statement issued by the Airline, it also explained […]

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service experienced a temporary disruption.

By Dickson Omobola Professor Obiora Okonkwo is spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA. He was a panelist  at the 2026 edition of International Air Transport Association, IATA, Focus Africa Conference, themed: ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa,’ held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During […]

Ethiopian Airlines has lamented the negative impact of the Middle East crisis on the aviation sector, specifically pointing to the disruptions in jet fuel supply and the inconvenience or stranding of passengers in some countries.

By Dickson Omobola Chartered accountants in the aviation industry have raised concerns over the low use of technology in the sector, saying failure to adopt it in driving the industry will lead to huge revenue losses. The finance professionals rated the adoption of technology in the sector between 40 and 50 per cent, saying there […]

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Air Peace Limited has once again been named Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Aviation, NIGAV, Awards, marking a second consecutive win in the prestigious category.

Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Friday, temporarily suspended its earlier planned shutdown action scheduled to take effect on Monday April 20, 2026.

Keyamo, on Friday, urged the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, not to adjust ticket prices over the rise in jet fuel

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed another bird strike involving one of its Airbus A320-200 aircraft during landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has rejected claims by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) over proposed nationwide flow control and concerns about fatigue, ageing systems, and manpower shortages in Nigeria’s airspace management.