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Turkish Airlines Adds Timișoara As Fourth Destination In Romania

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has launched flights to Timișoara, marking its fourth destination in Romania following Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Constanța. The launch of Timişoara flights, scheduled as five weekly frequencies, has increased the flag carrier’s total weekly flight frequency in the country to 47. An inauguration ceremony was held at Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, attended by Turkish Airlines and Airport executives, emphasising the significance of the…

Qatar Airways Rebuilds Flight Schedules For African Routes, Others

Posted on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha to more than 120 destinations across the airline’s global network by mid-May 2026. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. The carrier noted that flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation due to operational, regulatory, safety, or other circumstances beyond…

Air Peace Transitions From Occasional Charters To Monthly Non-Stop Flights To The Caribbean

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In what appears to be a major milestone for trans-Atlantic connectivity, Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has indeed solidified its presence in the Caribbean, transitioning from occasional charters to a more structured monthly commercial schedule. This initiative makes Air Peace the first airline in West and Central Africa to offer nonstop flights to the Caribbean, significantly reducing travel time by avoiding traditional layovers in the United States or the United Kingdom. The service primarily…

ValueJet to begin Accra operations, March 30th

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

All is now set for the launch of ValueJet’s Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights. The inaugural flight is scheduled for March 30th 2026. This is coming as the carrier moves forward with its regional expansion. Flights will depart from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, daily at 8:00 am, with return flights from Accra to Lagos by 9:00 am, and passengers can now book at www.flyvaluejet.com This expansion follows the successful launch of its first international…

Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame holds 2nd edition

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the second edition of the induction of industry leaders, slated for May 2026 The principal organiser of NAHF, Mr Wole Shadare, said in a statement in Lagos that the event will be used to recognise aviation professionals’ dedication, achievements and service to the industry. Adeoye and Shadare “This prestigious event will recognise and enshrine the class of visionaries whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the landscape of…

Singapore-based lessor Avation orders five additional ATR 72-600S

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Reinforces long-term ATR partnership, reaches 54 net firm aircraft ordered ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced that Singapore-based lessor Avation (LON: AVAP) has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This latest commitment covers the 50th to 54th ATR aircraft ordered by Avation since the start of its cooperation with ATR 15 years ago. Over…

NSIB begins Rigasa-Idu railway incident probe

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a railway incident involving a passenger train operating on the Rigasa–Idu rail corridor. The incident occurred at approximately 09:16 hours along the Jere–Asham section near Asham Station in Kaduna State. The section of track where the event occurred is located on a downward gradient. The train, identified as KA2, departed Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna at the commencement of its scheduled journey to Idu…

NSIB relocated to presidency by Tinubu

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the relocation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Presidency. This decision, reported today, March 14, 2026, marks the end of a long-standing debate regarding the bureau’s independence. By moving the NSIB to the Presidency—specifically, to report through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)—the Federal Government aims to align the agency with global best practices, such as…

IWD: Najomo affirms equal opportunities for women, celebrate their contributions to aviation

Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has affirmed that women in the Nigeria aviation industry have made giant contributions in the development of the sector as they play vital roles in every facet of aviation — from flight operations and engineering to air traffic management, safety oversight, and regulatory leadership. In a message to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the DGCA affirmed that the NCAA, under his…

At last, Enugu Air granted AOC by NCAA

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation landscape as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abuja. The certification marks the transition of Enugu Air from an airline operating through a partnership (previously with XE Jet) to a fully independent, certified carrier. The NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, noted that the airline completed the certification process in…

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