NAF airstrikes kill several terrorists in Lake Chad
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed a terrorists’ food depot and killed several insurgents during airstrikes on their enclave at Jubillaram...
Keyamo unveils special marshals to boost airport standards, curb misconduct
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has pledged to establish a team of special marshals tasked with conducting periodic, unscheduled visits...
Passengers panic as Air Peace plane makes emergency stop in Abuja
An Air Peace aircraft inbound to Lagos from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja was halted due to suspected technical faults.
The incident, which occurred...
NAF airstrikes kill terrorists in Kebbi, Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday confirmed that several terrorists in Kebbi and Zamfara states were killed in separate air operations.
The service also reported...
Turkish Airlines makes emergency landing in New York as pilot dies mid-flight
A Turkish Airlines pilot, Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, has tragically died after becoming ill during a flight from Seattle, USA, to Istanbul, Turkey.
The incident...
Ibom Air expands fleet with new airbus
A state-owned airline, Ibom Air has announced the purchase of a 133-carriage capacity Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
This was made known through a statement made available...
Delta still struggles after tech glitch, cancels thousands more flights
As Delta Airlines struggles to recover from the global IT glitch that affected the world on Friday, it has cancelled an additional 1,555 flights.
Although...
Max Air flight grounded as four tyres burst during takeoff
The Max Air aircraft carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff before its first rear gear tyres burst, while the...
Air Peace, others plan US routes flights
Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace, are gearing up to launch flights to the United States soon.
This development comes as the Federal Government grants permissions...
Turkish Airlines to airlift passengers after labour dispute
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily brokered peace between Turkish Airlines and the National Union of Air Transport Employees.
Aviation union with its mother...
Reps to set up technical committee to address faulty Presidential aircraft
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has resolved to constitute a technical committee to address issues concerning the frequent malfunctioning...
UK regulator reports Air Peace over alleged safety violation
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has written Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority stating Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations
The development came...
Emirates Airlines return to Nigeria October 1
Emirates Airlines has confirmed its return to operations in Nigeria starting October 1, 2024.
The airline disclosed this via its official X handle Thursday.
“We’re back,...
Keyamo tells Air France-KLM to lower ticket prices for Nigerian travellers
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called upon a French airline, Air France-KLM, to make its lower-priced ticket fares available...
11 injured as Boeing plane skids off runway in Senegal
A Boeing passenger plane came off the runway during takeoff in Senegal early Thursday, injuring 11 people and shutting the international airport near the...
FAAN reopens Lagos airport runway after Dana Air incident
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced the reopening of Runway 18L/36R at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, following a temporary closure caused...
Dana Air: NSIB begins investigation
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun an investigation into why a passenger airline, Dana Air overshot the runway shortly after landing at the...
UPDATED: Dana Air confirms Lagos airport runway incident, says aircraft grounded
The management of Dana Air has confirmed reports that one of its aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the...
Air Peace’s expansion, naira rebound deepen competition on international routes
Air Peace’s commencement of flights on the London route and the recovery of the local currency have sparked fresh competition on international routes.
Nigeria’s indigenous...
Air Peace raises Lagos-London route capacity over rising demand
Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has announced an increase in capacity for its Lagos-London route in response to surging demands.
This was disclosed via the...