Delta disrupts two Lagos-Atlanta flights
By Dickson Omobola Following the cancellation of two scheduled flights, numerous passengers travelling on Delta Air Lines’ Lagos-Atlanta route have been stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos. The airline first cancelled Flight DL9895, which was scheduled to depart Lagos for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Affected travellers said […]
UNA clarifies temporary diversion of Abuja flight to Asaba
A united Nigeria Airlines flight, NUA 0504, operating from the MM2 in Lagos enroute Abuja yesterday, was temporarily diverted to the Asaba International Airport due to poor destination weather.
FG takes step to eliminate export cargo rejection for Nigeria
There are positive indications that the persistent challenges of delays and exorbitant charges for cargo at airports in Nigeria are poised for resolution.
Ex-Gov Emmanuel, Ibom Air mgt storm Canada as Airline gets Airbus 220 Planes
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and founder of Ibom Air, Mr Udom Emmanuel was among those present at the weekend, when the state made history in Nigeria’s aviation industry with the delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A220-300 series airplanes, earlier signed during his tenure in 2021.
Regulation failure, not act of God reason for frequent air accidents — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has strongly emphasized that the recent string of air accidents is not a result of natural disasters, but rather a failure in regulatory oversight.
Diversion debacle: NCAA suspends UNA wet-leased aircraft
In the wake of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, aircraft diversion to Asaba International Airport instead of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action by suspending the airline’s wet-leased aircraft.
Ibom Air receives first of ten A220-300 aircraft from Airbus
In furtherance to its expansion plans, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline has presented the first of ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft ordered from the aircraft manufacturer Airbus at the 2021 Dubai Airshow.
Saudi, Air Peace saga: It’s aeropolitics, experts insist
At the backdrop of the on-going Federal Government’s interventions and investigations into the entry rejection slammed on Nigerian passengers aboard Air Peace by Saudi Arabia some aviation experts have insisted that the action of the Saudi authorities was what they tagged ‘aeropolitics’.
Our aircraft engine didn’t explode – Dana Air
Dana Air has described as the height of mischief an online report that the airline aircraft scheduled for flight operations today, Wednesday, had an engine explosion.
Ibom Air: No suspension of Calabar flights, operational adjustments made
Contrary to recent reports, Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State government-owned airline, has refuted claims of suspending flight operations to Calabar, Cross River state.
Aviation Services Company acquires new AW-139 Helicopter for offshore operations
Offshore and allied aviation services company, OAS Helicopters, has announced the acquisition of new equipment, the 2023 model Leonardo AW-139.
Nigeria doesn’t need national carrier – Allen Onyema
The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyeama said Nigeria does not need a national carrier, considering the difficulties of running such a business.
United Airlines, Houston airport system invest over $2bn in terminal B
The United Airlines and the Houston Airport System, HAS, announced a massive investment at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, IAH, with United’s Terminal B transformation program.
Saudi Visa: We want good diplomacy, justice, fairness to prevail, as FG probes – Air Peace
The chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema has asked for good diplomacy, justice and fairness to prevail, as the Federal Government investigates the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers airlifted by the company from Nigeria on the grounds of incorrect information in Saudi Arabia.
Air Peace passengers didn’t meet entry requirements – Saudi Embassy
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia said the visas of Air Peace passengers were cancelled because they did not meet the entry requirements of the country.
Aviation activities ongoing as workers defy NLC, TUC strike
In a surprising turn of events, aviation workers and their union have defied the strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), leading to ongoing aviation activities across the country.
