Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport
By Dickson Omobola The decision of Anambra State government to construct another airport has come under severe criticisms, with many describing it as a misplaced priority. The backlash comes nine months after the state government dismissed reports of a proposed airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, barely 60 kilometres by road from the […]
Enugu Airport may be FG’s guinea pig in airport concession plans — Aligbe
•How South-East stakeholders failed on deal •Passes verdict on Aviation minister, Keyamo •Says Renewed Hope yet to reach passengers in airline sector By Dickson Omobola It is nearly two months into 2026, yet former General Manager, Public Affairs of defunct Nigeria Airways, Mr Chris Aligbe, did not hold back in his assessment of the aviation […]
United Nigeria presses FAAN on rising bird strikes
United Nigeria Airlines has expressed concern over the rising incidence of bird strikes, saying it is a major operational and financial challenge for airlines.
Airlines told to cut Paris flights amid snow warnings
The French civil aviation authority has told airlines to restrict flights in and out of Paris airports on Sunday because of predicted snow and ice.
UNA @ FIVE: How we survived COVID, scaled up and plans ahead — Okonkwo
By Dickson Omobola On Thursday, February 12, 2025, domestic and regional carrier, United Nigeria Airline, celebrated five years of connecting Nigerians across the country amid fanfare at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos. The occasion featured the launch of an in-flight magazine, Harmony, and the United Airlines Foundation, which will support education, healthcare, aviation training and commerce development […]
Flying to Unite: United Nigeria Airlines at five
“How time flies” is a tired cliché. But at United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), time has not only flown, the airline is flying too. In just five years, it has continued to connect cities across Nigeria and begun extending its reach into the West African sub-region, reuniting families, easing business travel, and quietly proving that indigenous airlines can endure.
UNA @ FIVE: How we survived COVID, scaled up and plans ahead — Okonkwo
On Thursday, February 12, 2025, domestic and regional carrier, United Nigeria Airline, celebrated five years of connecting Nigerians across the country amid fanfare at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.
United Nigeria eyes direct Lagos-New York service
United Nigeria Airlines has disclosed plans to commence direct flights to New York, United States, in the second quarter of 2026.
Ghana eyes Nigeria’s Aero MRO as national carrier plans take shape
Ghana has indicated plans to leverage Nigeria’s Aero Contractors Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, AMO, as it moves towards establishing a national carrier.
NCAA orders airlines to add special needs option to ticketing systems
NCAA has ordered airlines to integrate a mandatory special needs or assistance request option into their ticket reservation platforms
Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport
Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal.
