Outrage grows as stakeholders raise airport security, safety concerns over picketing of Air Peace
By Dickson Omobola The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. From the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […]
Bi-Courtney warns against violence as passenger assaults AVSEC officer
By Dickson Omobola Operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL, have warned that it has a zero tolerance policy for violence within the terminal premises. The organisation’s Head of Corporate Communications Department, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, said on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at approximately 13:18 hrs, a disturbance broke out […]
NiMet Strike: Unions alert ICAO, WMO as airlines operate without certified weather reports
By Dickson Omobola Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, and the Nigeria Meteorological Society, NimetS, have informed the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, and World Meteorological Organisation, WNO, that some domestic airlines in Nigeria are exposing passengers to danger over their insistence to continue operations despite the ongoing […]
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.
