AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, […]
Presidency proposes stricter sanctions on airlines over flight delays, cancellations
The Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, CRDCU, led by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Bala Usman, has proposed a review of the draft policy on sanctions for airlines to the ministry of aviation and aerospace development and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Keyamo unveils plans for aircraft manufacturing in Nigeria
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hinted at a nearly-accomplished plan to establish an aircraft manufacturing firm in Nigeria.
2025: How Nigeria can strengthen its aviation industry – Ado Sanusi
By Dickson Omobola For stakeholders in the Nigerian air transport sector, 2024 would not be forgotten in a hurry. Reason: three significant events occurred in the country’s aviation sector. First, Nigeria cleared its blocked funds of almost $800 million. Second, the country exited the global watchlist for non-compliance as the Aviation Working Group, AWG, co-chaired by Airbus […]
AMCON to Arik: Loans were non-performing, falsehood won’t erase debt
By Dickson Omobola Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Friday, refuted claims that a domestic carrier, Arik Air Limited, did not default in servicing its obligations to aircraft suppliers and trade creditors before it was taken into receivership. Read Also: Kidnappers use yoghurt to lure children in Lagos community AMCON also countered claims that Arik had […]
Mixed reactions trail legal action against Ibom Air’s unruly passenger
The decision by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to take legal action against an unruly passenger on an Ibom Air flight has sparked mixed reactions among Akwa Ibom State citizens, particularly within the legal community.
No plan to revive botched Nigeria Air — FG
The Federal Government said yesterday it has no desire to revive the botched Nigeria Air project with Ethiopian Airlines, ET.
Syria to resume int’l flights to and from Damascus Tuesday
Syria said on Saturday the country’s main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month’s ousting of president Bashar al-Assad.
Five airlines face penalties for disruptions, refund violations, others – NCAA
Less than two weeks after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, warned airlines against breaching Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations, NCARs, the agency has disclosed that five airlines have violated the regulation and will be sanctioned.
Iran: Azman air denies allegations, threatens legal action
Azman Air has dismissed claims that it sold aircraft to Iran, saying it will take legal action on the allegations.
NCAA, NSIB meet on crashed P/Harcourt helicopter
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, are set to meet to exchange relevant information about the crashed helicopter.
