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Nigeria's
aviation landscape has taken another exciting turn as
ValueJet officially received its first
Boeing 737NG aircraft, a development that positions the young carrier
for a much larger role in regional air travel. The aircraft, bearing the
registration 5N-CFZ, touched down in
Nigeria around 5 A… read more
The
global aviation map continues to evolve in exciting ways, and the
latest development from Etihad Airways
offers fresh opportunities for African travel professionals looking to
broaden their product offerings. The UAE flag carrier has launched a new
daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and
Tashkent… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector has been thrown into serious disruption as widespread
industrial action grips major airports across the country, leaving
scores of passengers stranded at both Lagos and
Abuja. The unfolding situation is causing significant
concern for travellers, tour operators and corporate travel planners
… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again at a crossroads, as the
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has
formally called on the National Assembly to scrap the long-standing five
per cent Ticket, Charter and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC) and replace it
with a flat-fee model similar to the Passenger Service Charge collected
b… read more
Nigeria's
regional aviation landscape continues to gather fresh momentum, and one
of the country's rising carriers is once again at the centre of the
action. Cally Air, the airline owned by
Cross River State and operated under the Air Operator Certificate of
Aero Contractors, has strengthened its fleet with the additio… read more
A
high-stakes funding debate is unfolding in Nigeria's aviation sector,
one that could shape the future of safety oversight in Africa's largest
passenger market. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA) has formally called on the House of
Representatives Committee on Aviation to restore its original allocation
fro… read more
In
a landmark development for African aviation, Nigeria and Canada have
signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement
that will, for the very first time, permit direct scheduled passenger
and cargo flights between the two nations. The deal, formalised on
Thursday, 6 August 2026, is expected to unlock fresh opportunities i… read more
Chad's
ambitious private carrier, Royal Airways,
is preparing to welcome a second Embraer ERJ145XR regional
jet into its fleet, signalling a determined push to
expand its footprint across Central and West Africa. The imminent
delivery marks another important milestone for a young airline that has
qui… read more
Chad's
ambitious private carrier, Royal Airways,
is stepping up its continental growth plans with the imminent arrival of
a second Embraer ERJ145XR regional jet.
The move signals a decisive push into new markets and reflects the
airline's determination to reposition N'Djamena as a serious aviation
cr… read more
Nigeria's
commercial aviation industry is bracing for a major transformation as
Etihad Airways officially prepares to
resume daily passenger operations between Abu Dhabi International
Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The UAE
flag carrier has confirmed that its long-awaited return to West Afr… read more
ValueJet Welcomes First Boeing 737NG, Signalling Bold Expansion Across West Africa
Etihad Launches Daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent Flights, Opening Uzbekistan to African Travellers
Nigeria Airports in Turmoil as Aviation Unions Ground Flights Over Unpaid Ticket Charges
Nigerian Carriers Push for Overhaul of 5% Ticket Levy as Fuel Costs Cripple Operations
Cally Air Expands Fleet with Second Bombardier CRJ1000 to Boost Nigerian Regional Skies
Nigeria and Canada Seal Historic Aviation Pact Opening the Door to First-Ever Direct Flights
Royal Airways Bolsters Fleet with Second Embraer Jet in Bold West African Expansion Drive
