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The Yobe State Government wants the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to grant the recently commissioned Yobe Cargo International Airport a one-year permit for scheduled flights.
The airport, commissioned by former President Buhari in January 2023, has yet to see regular operations due to minor safety and securi… read more
The Ebonyi State Government has said that the Federal Government is desirous to take over the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, which was commissioned in May 2023.
Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu, Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Ebonyi State, stated this on Tuesday at the ninth Airport Business Summit and Ex… read more
Ibom Air, Nigeria’s premier airline, has welcome the arrival of its second Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which touched down at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on August 20, 2024.
The aircraft, acquired from Carlyle Aviation, marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plans, further solidify… read more
Ethiopian Airlines, has launched the Silver Lounge, an exclusive facility dedicated to ShebaMiles Silver members.
Strategically positioned within the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the Silver Lounge offers a serene and engaging environment where passengers can unwind and enjoy entertainment amenities.
A stateme… read more
Nigeria-based carrier, Overland Airways,“the longest serving domestic airline in Nigeria has commenced direct flight services from Lagos to Abuja.” According to Overland, the airline will “offer regular daily direct flights between Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos and the administrative capital Abuja, operating over 60 weekly freque… read more
For the second time in a row, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has achieved its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
A statement by Mr. Achillus Chud-Uchegbu, the airline’s spokesman, said that this achievement reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence.
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In a warning, the aviation unions have sounded the alarm that the industry is on the verge of collapse, threatening the safety and security of millions of passengers and crew members.
The unions in a letter addressed to the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development are demanding an immediate exemption from the 50% deductions, o… read more
The 10th edition of FIKANI Mozambique, the country’s premier International Tourism Fair, has concluded on a high note, reinforcing Mozambique’s position as a leading tourism and cultural destination in Africa. The event, which took place from August 8th to 11th at the Mozambique-China Cultural Centre, attracted significant participation f… read more
For the umpteenth time, experts in the Nigerian aviation industry have called on Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to appoint a Board of Directors for the aviation agencies.
This time around, Dr. Gabriel Olowo, the Chairman, Sabre Technology President of Sabre Travel Network, in an interview wit… read more
In a bid to effectively kickstart the construction of a second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has led the Nigerian high delegation to two European countries.
A statement by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant, Media and Communi… read more