Flying Wigwe, others in bad weather wrong – US aviation lawyer

A United States of America aviation lawyer, Robert Clifford, has said the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Group Chief Executive...

Electoral Act Amendment Bill scales second reading

The House of Representatives on Wednesday okayed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill for Second Reading. The Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to amend...

No local airline will be Nigeria’s national carrier – Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that no local airline will be designated as the Nigerian national carrier, stating that...

Israeli airline suspends direct flights to South Africa 

Israeli flag carrier El Al said Friday it will scrap direct flights to South Africa following “a significant fall in demand by Israeli travellers”...

Foreign airlines decry lingering forex crisis as backlog mounts

There are concerns that more foreign airlines may be forced to suspend flights to Nigeria if the government does not find a lasting solution...

Aviation workers support relocation of FAAN headquarters to Lagos

Aviation workers have reacted to the announcement made by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, relocating its corporate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. In...

Air Peace Launch Flights to Abidjan, Cotonou

On Wednesday, Air Peace said that on January 22, 2024, it will begin offering flights from Lagos to Cotonou, in the Benin Republic, and Abidjan, in...

SAHCO takes over Ethiopian Airlines ground handling services

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc says it has won the contract to take over the ground handling services to Ethiopian Airlines at the Murtala...

FG committed to air travelers safety – Minister

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability for air travelers, airlines, and all stakeholders. The...

Keyamo Approves Appointment of New Directors For Aviation Agencies

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation, has announced the appointment of new directors to various agencies. This was revealed in a press release on Thursday...

Airlines to pay passengers for delay, cancelled flights in 2024 – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has said regulators will force airlines to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights from January...

Some foreign airlines may quit Nigeria, IATA warns FG

The International Air Transport Association has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria that some foreign airlines may be forced to quit the Nigerian markets...

‘Ghana Must Go’ bags banned at all Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has banned the use of ‘Ghana Must Go’ sacks by passengers at all airports in the country. According...

Automation of passport application takes off in one week – Minister 

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday said  the automation of Nigeria’s passport application is 99 per cent completed. Ojo, speaking in an interview on...

NCAA probes airline over Abuja flight diverted to Delta

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding United Nigeria flight NUA 0506 to Asaba and the confusion it...

UPDATED: Keyamo summons heads of aviation agencies over safety concerns

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has summoned heads of aviation regulatory agencies over safety concerns in the sector. The minister said...

Keyamo summons heads of aviation agencies over safety concerns

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has summoned heads of aviation regulatory agencies over safety concerns in the sector. The minister said...

UAE has granted Air Peace approval for direct flight to Dubai — Keyamo

The government of United Arab Emirates has granted Air Peace the approval to operate direct flight to Dubai. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo,...

Port Harcourt airspace reopens after temporary shutdown

The Port Harcourt airport which was closed following a recent emergency has been reopened to other aircraft. An airport official told journalists that an aircraft...

NSIB probes Valuejet incidence at Port Harcourt airport

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has been notified about an incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to...