H1 2026 Review: Airlines battle rising operational costs, FAAN faces policy hurdle
Akwa-Ibom state-owned airline, Ibom Air, said the cost of fueling its aircraft tripled between January and April from an average of N2.1m per flight in January to N7.6m in April
SECURITY LEVY: Why it’s wrong to tax airlines now – Aero MD
warns that levy will push airfares up, passenger numbers will drop …says Kalu’s allegation of drugged pilots an indictment on NCAA, Senate oversight By Dickson Omobola Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt Ado Sanusi, in this interview, speaks on two issues that have generated negative reactions in the aviation industry in recent days. First, […]
Air Peace takes delivery of Boeing 737-NG in landmark dry-lease deal
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, yesterday, took delivery of a Boeing 737-NG on dry lease from an Irish-American aviation leasing company, AerCap. This was just as the Vice President Leasing, AerCap, Gad Wavomba, disclosed that it has been nearly a decade since a dry-lease transaction was completed in Nigeria. A dry lease is an […]
Air Peace takes delivery of Boeing 737-NG in landmark dry-lease deal
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, yesterday, took delivery of a Boeing 737-NG on dry lease from an Irish-American aviation leasing company, AerCap
Experts lament jet fuel spike, say rising costs crippling airlines
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Stakeholders in the country’s aviation sector have lamented the cost of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet-A1, saying it has increased the operating costs of airlines and forced passengers to pay higher airfares. The experts revealed that between the end of 2023 and March 2024, the price of jet fuel increased […]
We’ll continue to support local operators —Keyamo
By Nnasom David Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting local airline operators. The minister’s declaration came on the heels of Air Peace’s launch of its historic direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow yesterday. Keyamo, who led dignitaries and passengers in the ceremonial send-off at […]
