The International Air Transport Association said the aviation sector is still recovering from losses of the pandemic which crippled flight operations globally. Africa lost an estimated $7.7 billion in the aviation sector in 2020 as restrictions were put in place…
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, announces Africa’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement. Keyamo spoke at the Third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) focusing on sustainable aviation fuels and cleaner energy. He…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding United Nigeria flight NUA 0506 to Asaba and the confusion it has created in the public domain. This is contained in a statement signed by NCAA Director…
The Ogun State Government, Federal Ministry of Aviation, and other stakeholders will, this week, meet on concessioning the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport. The airport, located in the Iperu-Ilishan axis of the state, is nearing completion with aircraft already landing at…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC’s Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Basil Agboarumi has been presented the ‘Best Practice Award’ by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) at the Ibom Icon Resort at Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state. The award was presented during…
Foreign airlines’ trapped funds in Africa hit a record $1.68 billion by the end of September 2023 with Nigeria topping the list of debtors, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed. Other countries holding airlines’ funds are Ghana, Nigeria,…
The National Bureau of Statistics has said average air travel fare grew year-on-year (YoY) by 7.6 percent to N78,778 in October 2023 from N73,198 in October 2022. Disclosing this in its Transport Fare Watch for October 2023, the NBS also…
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigations into the incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to Valuejet Airlines which occurred around 3:32pm (local time) on 14th November 2023. NSIB, in a statement issued by…
Repatriation of 177 Nigerians from Saudi Arabia wasn’t our fault,” stated Air Peace Limited’s Oluwatoyin Olajide. In a self-signed statement, the COO clarified amidst conflicting commentaries in the public domain, “It’s crucial to state the real facts.” Emphasising that Air…
Ethiopian Airlines Group solidified its commitment to Airbus by signing an MOU for 11 A350-900s, with an option for six more. This decision, witnessed at the Dubai Airshow, boosts its A350 order book to a total of 33, including four…
