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Air Canada sets sight on Lagos service for 2027 following expanded bilateral agreement

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Air Canada has welcomed the announcement of an expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria, paving the way for the carrier to launch direct scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027. The airline confirmed it has initiated the process to secure the required regulatory approvals to operate commercial flights into Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in expanding transatlantic connectivity between North America and West Africa. Commenting on the development, Mary-Jane Lorette, Vice President of Revenue…

NAMA proposes 90/10 split with NCAA on obstacle evaluation fees, demands 56% TSC raise

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

NCAA kicks, DG seeks 65% increase for authority The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Farouk Umar Ahmed, has made a compelling case for an overhaul of the agency’s funding model, warning that sustainable air safety cannot be built on an outdated financial framework. Speaking at a House of Representatives public hearing in Abuja regarding the proposed revision of the statutory sharing formula for the 5% Ticket, Charter, and Cargo Sales Charge…

Gas Discharge Triggers Panic at MMIA Terminal 2 as FAAN Rules Out Fire

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Hundreds of passengers and airport staff at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, were thrown into panic when the sudden discharge of a gas-based fire suppression system was mistaken for smoke, causing people to scamper for safety. According to a source within the terminal, the fire safety system in a control room located inside the arrival hall was activated, releasing the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system. While the exact cause of…

IATA, AFRAA, AASA Call for Harmonised passenger data protocols in Africa

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Major aviation bodies have issued a joint call to African governments to align their border security protocols with global best practices, warning that improper implementation and unfair funding models could cripple air connectivity and drive up the cost of travel across the continent. In a unified stance, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API)…

Enugu Air: FAAN Calls for Patience as NSIB Begins Investigation

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The recent runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 at Benin Airport has expectedly dominated public discourse, triggering heightened anxiety after dramatic footage of the stranded aircraft flooded social media platforms within minutes of the incident. However, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the rush to judgment by self-proclaimed aviation experts who assigned blame before official investigative bodies could even secure the scene. Speaking to Aviation Metric at the weekend,…

TSC crisis: Aviation unions submit 19-Page Memo to Reps, push for review

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has formally submitted a 19-page memorandum to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, advocating for an upward review of the agency’s statutory share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). The submission, dated July 17, 2026, was jointly signed by JAC Chairman M.S.A. Tukur and Secretary Afatakpa Evuarherhe Patrick. The committee comprises four major aviation sector unions: Air…

Enugu Air aircraft nosewheel badly damaged, runs into ‘bush’ after landing

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

An Enugu Air aircraft operating a scheduled flight into Benin Airport has been involved in a runway excursion after landing. All 68 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. Damaged Enugu Air’s E-170 nosewheel The aircraft, a 5N-BZN operated by Enugu Air, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport. The airline confirmed that all 68 passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal building, with no injuries or fatalities…

Air Peace, Etihad sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests. Under the agreement, Etihad guests will be able to travel on a single ticket beyond Lagos and Accra onto Air Peace’s extensive network. That includes major Nigerian cities such as Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu,…

FAAN Unveils 2025 By-Laws, Overhauls Regulatory Framework After 21 Years

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a major move to align airport operations with modern global standards, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially unveiled its 2025 Bye-Laws—marking the first comprehensive review of the Authority’s regulatory framework in 21 years. The FAAN Bye-Laws—under steady reinforcement and heightened public enforcement through 2025 and 2026—form the regulatory toolkit for managing order, safety, access, and commerce across all federal airport premises nationwide. While rooted in the Civil Aviation Act 2022 and international…

Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Doubles Nigerian Traffic, KQ Eyes Lagos Expansion, Abuja Relaunch

Posted on July 20, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways has said that his country’s visa policy has seen a huge growth in arrivals from Nigeria. Although he has no accurate statistics on the number of Nigerians entering the country, he disclosed while speaking with Aviation Metric recently that this has also benefited Kenya Airways, as its numbers have doubled since the borders opened. Speaking to Aviation Metric at a colourful dinner and award celebration to…

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