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Safety violation: ValueJet removes crew from ‘active duty’, cooperating with NCAA’s probe

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet said the carrier is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in their ongoing investigation, adding that the crew involved was removed immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of a thorough internal review and investigation that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence. The airline in a statement acknowledged the seriousness of the incident, noting that the carrier operates under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international…

SAA Showcases AI’s Game-Changing Potential, Partners Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce

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

In a bid to stay ahead of the curve, South African Airways (SAA) has hosted a thought-provoking discussion on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Future of Work.” The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce’s July 2025 Breakfast Forum, held at Eko Hotel and Suites and hosted by SAA, brought together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the vast potential of AI in transforming the workspace. SAA’s Regional Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and the…

IATA: Competition from European, Middle East carriers shrinks African carriers’ demand to 0.3%

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the passenger air transport market, based on capacity (supply) and traffic (demand) data worldwide and by region for June 2025, indicated that African airlines experienced a 0.3% year-over-year decrease in demand. Capacity was up 0.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 74.6% (-0.5 ppt compared to June 2024). The decline in African load factor, according to the clearing house for over 350 global airlines, may be due to increased…

Regulator gives 2026 deadline for airport certification compliance

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Godwin Balang, has given a January 2026 deadline for airport certification and compliance across all Nigerian aerodromes. He stated that operating uncertified airports is no longer acceptable under Nigeria’s aviation laws or international safety protocols. Speaking recently about his transition from the NCAA’s Directorate of Airworthiness Standards to Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Balang disclosed troubling gaps in oversight. He said the regulatory body was beaming its searchlight on…

Airbus expands footprint in Africa with a new Customer Support Centre in J’burg

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of partnership with Africa’s aviation sector. The facility will bring Airbus closer to airline customers across the continent, enhancing customer proximity and offering a full range of services to help operators maintain safe, efficient, and reliable fleets. The centre will provide technical assistance, engineering and maintenance solutions, fleet performance analysis, training services,…

Air Peace set to launch direct flights to Heathrow, Gatwick from Abuja, October 26

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has concluded plans to launch direct international flight services from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports on October 26, 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Air Peace’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class connectivity and superior service between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The new services will be operated with the airline’s wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft. What sets this new service apart is its…

Ibom Air hosts travel agents, strengthens pact

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a continued effort to strengthen its relationships with key industry stakeholders, Ibom Air today hosted a Travel Agents Forum on Friday, bringing together representatives from across the travel and tourism ecosystem for a robust roundtable conversation. The forum, held at Bon Hotel, Ikeja, convened travel agents, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and representatives of prominent travel and tourism bodies including the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN),…

Arik Debt: Amid Drama, Cross-Examination Of Jega, Ex-AMCON ED Continues In October

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Ahmed Kuru, a former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), and four others over alleged fraud amounting to N76 billion and $31.5 million. She adjourned the case till October 15 and 17, 2025. Ahmed Kuru is facing trial alongside Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Managing Director of Arik Air; Kamilu Omokide, Receiver Manager of…

Kuku: ‘We’re not imposing new levy on passengers’

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the agency does not plan to impose an additional levy of $50 on passengers. The FAAN MD’s reaction comes on the heels of a report that the agency was planning to impose a $50 baggage infrastructure levy on international passengers. In her reaction, Kuku said FAAN would never impose such a charge, noting that instead, the authority had been working…

Emirates airlifts 1.7 million passengers in two weeks, resumes regular scheduled flights

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Emirates’ has resumed scheduled flights to Dubai and beyond. Despite rapidly evolving regional developments, it’s been business as usual across the Emirates network. In the past two weeks, Emirates has maintained scheduled services by rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones, successfully serving over 1.7 million passengers on more than 5,800 flights across its global network and delivering certainty to their travel plans when they needed it the most, while upholding its commitment to safe, reliable…

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