The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced a new armed security team to enhance security and curb the menace of touting and other illegal...
After years of contemplation, the Federal Government has finally provided arms for aviation security personnel. This is part of the move to strengthen security at the...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said efforts are underway to tackle the menace of airports touts and extortionists that are causing problems at...
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo on Sunday decried reports of begging and extortion going on at International airports in the country by some unscrupulous individuals....
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the full completion of the installation of electronic gates (E-Gates) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja’s Federal...
Aether Fuels has raised $30.4 million of a $34.3 million round, according to an SEC filing. The e-fuels startup is working on producing fuel for aviation...
The Lagos State Government plans to establish a dedicated Aviation Unit within the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to enhance aviation sector oversight within the state....
The Federal Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government will soon reveal the date for lifting...
The federal government has announced that it has secured commitments from several corporate bodies in the private sector to soon begin refurbishing the arrival and departure...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that, similar to Air Peace’s Nigeria-United Kingdom route, local airlines will soon launch direct flights to...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a comprehensive verification exercise targeting privately owned aircraft operating within the country. This initiative, detailed in a statement...
Story highlights Air travel in Africa is on a robust pre-pandemic recovery at 20.7% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for its airlines. This expansion mirrors a...
In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s air transport sector facilitated the export of commodities valued at N55.32 billion. This data comes from the recently released...
The average fare for domestic air transportation in Nigeria for specified routes rose by 19%, reaching N89,189.19 in April 2024 from N74,947.30 in April 2023. This...
The average airfare paid by passengers for specified routes on a single journey in Nigeria was N89,189.19 in April 2024, reflecting a 0.25% increase compared to...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that about 98% of airlines trapped funds in the Nigeria has been successfully repatriated by the international carriers....
Sixty-one Nigerian passengers from an Air France flight from Paris to Abuja are currently stranded in Chad, where they were dropped off by the airline due...
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has temporarily suspended the $300 helicopter landing levy imposed by its concessionaire, Messrs NAEBI Dynamic...
In April 2024, African airlines experienced a 15.5% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, aligning with the global trend, which saw an 11% rise. This information comes...
The Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State has received authorization to operate non-scheduled flights. This announcement was made by the Ogun State Government on Thursday...
In April 2024, African airlines experienced a 10.6% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand, aligning with robust global growth in the air cargo market in the...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that Air Peace has resolved the safety issues raised by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has indicated its readiness to impose regulatory sanctions on Turkish Airlines in response to the airline’s alleged mistreatment of Nigerian...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that cargo flight operations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are set to resume after years...
Air Peace has denied allegations of violating safety protocol in its United Kingdom operations, as recently reported by various media outlets. On Monday, the airline issued...
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement has finally officially come, 24 years after the bilateral agreement was provisionally applied in 2000. The agreement has now come into...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the sale of E-tags, which will permit entry into the 24 federal airports across the country,...
Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline, has confirmed that the airline will resume operations in Nigeria on 1 October 2024 after...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Emirates Airline is set to resume flights to Nigeria “shortly” stating that the official...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
Air Peace has acknowledged issues faced by customers trying to book London-bound flights on their platforms, as many travellers have encountered a ‘fully booked’ error message...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Air France-KLM to reduce ticket prices for Nigerian travellers to make air travel more accessible...
The Federal Government is committed to promoting sustainable air travel through the strategic use of satellite technology. Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Technology,...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the A41-21 resolution aiming for net zero carbon emissions in the aviation...
In March 2024, African airlines experienced an 8.1% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand, signaling robust growth in international passenger markets during that period. This information...
In March 2024, African airlines experienced a 14.2% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand, highlighting a persistent trend in robust annual expansion in the global air...
Dubai is resuming the construction of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport in anticipation of a surge in visitor numbers, following a hiatus...
Delta Air Lines, one of the leading carriers in the United States, is preparing to relaunch its daily service from John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) Airport in...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has announced his approval for Air Peace to operate the Abuja-London route, expanding the airline’s existing...
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has authorized Messrs NAEBI Dynamic Concept Limited to exclusively collect helicopter landing fees at all...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into a fire incident that occurred on Thursday at the E54 bridge of the Murtala...
Dana Air has announced that it is processing refunds for flights affected by its recent temporary suspension. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) imposed the suspension...
In response to a runway excursion incident involving Dana Air at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday inaugurated the National Executive Safety Committee (NESC) to enhance safety in Nigeria’s aviation sector....
A Dana Air aircraft flying from Abuja to Lagos, departing at about 8:25 am on Tuesday, skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. ...
The aviation industry is in dire shortage of manpower as dozens of technical staff, such as inspectors, engineers and training instructors are leaving the agencies in...