Anambra govt under fire over plans to construct another airport
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NSIB, NCAA warn airlines against overwriting black boxes
Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route
CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges
FCCPC uncovers airline price fixing, targets foreign carriers
MMIA Fire: Keyamo moves to safeguard safety standards
United Nigeria presses FAAN on rising bird strikes
Airlines told to cut Paris flights amid snow warnings
UNA @ FIVE: How we survived COVID, scaled up and plans ahead — Okonkwo
Flying to Unite: United Nigeria Airlines at five

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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.
Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport
…raise transparency questions By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. They specifically questioned the metrics applied in choosing Aero Alliance as the concessionaire. Last week, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said its Minister, Festus Keyamo, […]
Emirates, Air Peace activate interline agreement to boost Africa-UAE-London connectivity
World’s largest international airline, Emirates, and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and London.
ValueJet deploys AI tool for seamless flight services
Nigerian airline, ValueJet, has concluded plans to transform how passengers access flight services by creating VIKI, an Artificial Intelligence, AI-powered digital service.
Obiora Okonkwo explains economics of flying in Nigeria
One of the major taking points in the country’s air transport sector is domestic air fares. Consistently, domestic travellers have complained about it and called for relief.
Heathrow airport sees record high annual passenger numbers
Heathrow Airport said Monday it welcomed more than 84 million travellers last year, a record high amount for the London hub which is set to undergo a major expansion.
2026 Budget: Nigeria Air missing as FG allocates over N22bn for Aerodromes, other projects
In the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government has allocated approximately N87.3 billion to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and selected agencies under its supervision.
Air Peace Limited: The journey so far
Connecting Nigeria to the World Air Peace Limited is Nigeria’s foremost indigenous airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa.
Why Nigerian airlines ’re struggling despite aviation sector reforms
Despite the gains recorded in the country’s aviation sector under the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, concerns over multiple taxations have remained.
NCAA warns airlines, plans stiffer penalties for chronic flight delays, cancellations
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has warned domestic airlines over persistent flight delays and cancellations, saying it will push for stiffer penalties against operators.
United Nigeria dismisses aircraft noise video, says it was not safety issue
United Nigeria Airlines has reacted to a social media video calling for its planes to be fixed.

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