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 […]
Keyamo, aviation unions in closed-door meeting over strike
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is currently locked in a high-level closed-door meeting with the leadership of key aviation unions, the Permanent Secretary, and heads of aviation agencies, in a bid to end the ongoing strike that has crippled operations in the aviation sector.
NiMet workers embark on nationwide strike, disrupt meteorological services
Staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have commenced an indefinite industrial action.
FG refutes claims of agreed concession period for Enugu Airport
Federal Government, Monday, dismissed reports saying it has agreed a predetermined concession duration for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu.
Air Peace suspends Enugu operations, cites safety concerns
Nigeria’s largest flag carrier, Air Peace, has temporarily suspended flight operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, over safety concerns of the airport’s runway.
Tanzania seeks direct flights to Nigeria as envoy meets Aviation Minister Keyamo
The Government of Tanzania has expressed interest in establishing direct flight connections with Nigeria, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance regional integration.
Air traffic engineers decry poor tools, working conditions
National Association of Air Traffic Engineers, NAAE, has identified inadequate tools, poor working conditions and lack of operational support as constraints undermining their performance.
Delta Air Lines Reports Strong Profitability Despite Economic Uncertainty in Q1 2025
American carrier, Delta Air Lines, has said its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 showed solid profitability despite a challenging economic climate.
Air Peace adjusts boarding process to promote efficiency, inclusivity
Nigeria’s largest flag carrier, Air Peace, has implemented a new boarding arrangement aimed at delivering seamless, convenient and professional travel experience for all passengers.
FG, NANTA target foreign agents draining Nigeria’s travel industry
National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, has frowned against cross border trading, saying it is a sharp practice that would not be allowed to flourish.
Airline Investment: Why the world doesn’t trust Nigeria
The Airline Subsector is a major component of the global aviation industry, an industry whose life-wire is heavily supported or dependent on Agreements of all sorts and forms.
