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IATA: Cape Town, J’burg Africa’s busiest route, US biggest aviation mkt with 876 million passengers in 2024

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

China ranks second The United States has retained its position as the world’s biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024 on the strength of its domestic market, growing 5.2% year-on-year, while China was the second-biggest passenger market, with 741 million passengers, a growth of 18.7% compared to 2023. This is contained in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), with comprehensive statistical data for…

Why $447 million not much for Lagos terminal 1 reconstruction, other facilities-Minister

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Kano, Abuja, P’H int’l terminal grossly underutilised with less than 30% traffic BPE scrutinised, fixed cost The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, built to facilitate nearly 600,000 annual passenger traffic, has been over-stretched, coupled with decrepit facilities that have made air travel cumbersome despite all palliative measures over the years to give it a facelift. The terminal currently processes more than 12 million international and regional passengers annually; a situation that puts pressure on…

IATA: Despite improvement, Africa’s air safety rating lags behind global average

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

2024 runway excursions most prevalent among Africa’s 10 reported accidents High taxes, charges highest in Africa, destroy travel demands, flays $1trapped funds The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds. According to IATA, on average, the effective implementation rate for ICAO SARPS is…

FAAN, NAMA report quashes Lufthansa’s crew claim over ‘unaware’ damaged Abuja runway

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

There are indications that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) duly notified all airlines through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) of a section of damaged section of the Abuja airport runway, which was supposed to keep airlines away for some time pending the repair of the bad portion. Lufthansa German Airlines’ A330 aircraft bound for Frankfurt last week was reportedly forced to offload 45 passengers. According to…

NSIB to unveil regulatory framework for transportation investigation

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it is committed to enhancing transportation safety across all modes in Nigeria – air, marine, rail, and other forms of land transport, through a standardised, independent, and forward-looking investigative approach. Consequently, the NSIB is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector as part of its strategic vision….

European, Middle East Airlines, others foray into African market with codeshare deals with continent’s airlines

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

European, Middle East and American airlines have begun to see Africa as a fertile ground for airline business as they begin to ink codeshare pacts with the continent’s airlines to expand their operations in the region. The latest pact is the one involving Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye. The carrier has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The agreement, which will take…

Ibom Air projects N150 billion revenue for 2025, says CEO

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Meets travel partners Why delays, cancellations dangerous for airlines The Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, has again lamented the difficulties airlines face that lead to flight delays, rescheduling, and cancellations, explaining that being an airline in Nigeria is extremely challenging and dangerous for the growth of the carriers. Flight delays in Nigeria are indeed causing serious problems, reaching a point where they are being described as taking on a dangerous…

NCAA: Enugu Air unveiling, operation ‘ill ensure fair competition, promote local airlines’ growth

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The unveiling of Enugu Air by the government of Enugu State has elicited excitement among the people of the state and air travellers with many of them saying the setting up of the airline would help to open the space and offer more choices to the travelling public with a view to engendering competition and leading to competitive fares on the route. Few airlines operate services to the heart of the Eastern region, and those…

Airline industry not cash cow, IATA knocks group’s proposal for domestic revenue drive for developing nations

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation with its aim to “improve domestic revenue mobilization of developing countries and support international solidarity (in particular with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics and other development challenges).” A visibly upset Director-General of IATA, Willie Walsh said the airline industry is an economic catalyst, not a cash…

Ethiopian Airlines second daily flight to Lagos move to open country for business-Perm Sec

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

….Airline unfolds plans to support tourism in Nigeria Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, said the second daily flight frequency, given to Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airways, to Lagos from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing the airline’s frequency to 14 weekly flights, shows the country’s preparedness to open itself to business. Kana who received the B737Max aircraft that touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 7.30…

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