It has been said by renowned world economic experts that commercial airlines are a catalyst to economic development in any country. That is why every country supports its airlines. Efficient local airlines facilitate the movement of people and goods and enhance economic transactions and trade.  Despite the difficult environment under which Nigeria local airlines operate, Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority , NCAA, recently released industry figures for year 2018, with no fewer than 14.2 million air travellers recorded. The traffic, compared to 2017 estimate of 11.2 million, represents a 20.8 per cent traffic upsurge ; apparently a return on investment for committed local operators.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed its “profound appreciation and gratitude” to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for fulfilling his promise to address the identified challenges that hitherto posed a threat to the safety of air travelers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Another remarkable stride for this administration is the record certification of airports that was finally put in the aviation kitty

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N22.6 billion for former staff and pensioners of the defunct Nigeria Airways.

President Muhammad Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Rabiu Yadudu as the new Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

That Nigerian airports are shame to the country is no longer news.
Murtala Mohammed Airport, the leading one is also leading for other wrong reasons.

BAYELSA State-owned newly built International Cargo/Passenger Airport is to commence commercial flight operations in about two months.

It was not only the family of those that perished in the crash that mourned or are mourning. Many people, across the world, wept as if they had their loved ones in the tragic flight

Allen Onyema walked taller than his height Wednesday in Mauritius when he signed a deal for for 30 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft with an order for initial supply of 10 aircraft. It was a huge investment by global standards. It’s worth $2.1b.

AIR Peace airline has placed an order for 10 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft.