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, […]
AVIATION: High, low moments in 2025
By Dickson Omobola Four days to the end of the year, 2025 no doubt, would remain indelible in the minds of stakeholders in the air transport sector on account of events that kept the industry under scrutiny. In the outgoing year, the sector recorded sad and sweet moments, ranging from repeated cases of unruly passenger behaviour and […]
AVIATION: High, low moments in 2025
Four days to the end of the year, 2025 no doubt, would remain indelible in the minds of stakeholders in the air transport sector on account of events that kept the industry under scrutiny.
Released NAF C-130 Ferry Flight lands safely in Banjul en route to Portugal for maintenance
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the safe landing of its C-130 aircraft in Banjul, The Gambia, following a precautionary stop during a ferry flight in Burkina Faso. The aircraft is en route to Portugal for scheduled depot maintenance.
FG inspects Victor Attah Airport, targets full int’l operations
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside members of a Federal Government Technical Committee, has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status.
16 years after Christmas Day suicide bombing attemp, Nigerian official tells the story
On December 25, 2009, Umar Abdulmutallab, better known as the Christmas Bomber, attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his underwear
Air Peace wins airline of the year; Onyema bags aviation executive award
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has received the Airline of the Year award for its current success and role in reshaping Nigeria’s aviation and restoring national pride in the capacity of local carriers. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, presented the award at the maiden edition of the Nigeria International […]
Airports: IATA raises viability concerns
IATA said while competition among these airports could drive route development, airport operators would need to partner with airlines to ensure viability.
Airbus confirms ‘quality issue’ on A320 panels
European plane-maker Airbus said Monday it had detected a “quality issue” affecting metal panels on its popular A320 passenger jet but the problem was “contained”.
AEROPOLITICS: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren
By Dickson Omobola On Wednesday, stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA Annexe, in Lagos to hear former Director General of the NCAA, Dr Harold Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics. At the event, hosted by Saptco Communication Limited, Demuren drew from his wealth of knowledge to share […]
Nigeria has capacity to host world-class aviation event – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said Nigeria has the capacity, infrastructure and commitment to deliver a world-class event like the Airports Council International, ACI, Africa Acrobatics Regional Conference and Exhibition.
