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Nigeria Air Project Not A Scam, Sirika Insists

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

Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed claims that the Air Nigeria project conceptualised by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was a scam. Sirika, a two-term minister, stated this on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, saying the government followed due process. “I had no intention to speak about my time in office for now. I intend to bring up a book. “It is a public-private partnership which was regulated by the Infrastructure Concessioning Regulatory…

RwandAir strengthens operations with two new B737-800 aircraft

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

RwandAir has received two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which is already in operation. Two Boeing 737-800s delivered and newly serviced aircraft return to operations, with additional aircraft expected by the end of 2025. Additionally, newly serviced aircraft are returning to operations, and a third aircraft is expected in Q4 of this year. These added aircraft will significantly enhance service and operations, thereby reducing delays and cancellations. In recent months, RwandAir has experienced several…

Air Peace to expand to key European, South American cities, acquires fourth B777 aircraft

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

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace Limited, has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain. The aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline’s chairman,…

SAA Cargo poised to grow Lagos market, rewards agents

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

South African Airways is strongly addressing future demand for Lagos and exploring options to increase frequency as soon as it has additional aircraft with increased cargo and scheduled passenger flight demands. The airline’s cargo according to Manager of SAA Cargo, Kekeletso Mokwena is growing its capacity and strategic expansion across key markets, offering extensive freight capacity to various destinations in West Africa, as well as long-haul routes from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Brazil and…

Finchglow Holidays, Ethiopian Airlines Unveil Immersive Ethiopia Travel amp; Tourism Experience

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Finchglow Holidays, Nigeria’s leading name in curated travel and tour experiences, has announced a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to broaden travel opportunities to Ethiopia. Through this collaboration, Nigerian travellers can now enjoy a rich selection of expertly curated tour packages that celebrate Ethiopia’s cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities, all paired with the added convenience of in-country visa facilitation. More than just convenience, the partnership aims to deepen aviation and…

Amusan: Nigeria needs urgent investment in ageing airport facilities

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former National President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA), Dr. Soji Amusan, has expressed concern about the condition of many airports across the country. He stated that many of Nigeria’s airports are ageing, congested or lack the modern facilities needed to accommodate growing passenger volumes and next-generation aircraft, stressing that investment in air traffic management, runway upgrades, passenger terminals and cargo facilities is urgently needed. He noted that in a…

Ethiopian Airlines Group, AfDB Ink Mandate Letter To Provide $500M For Africa’s Largest Aviation Infrastructure Project

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport, a transformative aviation hub poised to redefine air connectivity across Africa. Under this Mandate Letter, AfDB will provide a loan of $500 million and lead the mobilisation of the remaining…

Disruptive passenger charged to court, remanded in Kirikiri prison

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, has reportedly been charged to court. Tunde Moshood, the special adviser on media and communications to the minister of aviation and aerospace development, said Emmanson is remanded in Kirikiri correctional facility. Moshood spoke in a post on X on Monday — shortly after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said enforcement action will soon become more frequent…

SAHCO Plc reports 155.45% profit

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has announced its unaudited half-year financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025, reporting a remarkable 155.4% increase in profit, driven by strong revenue growth and operational efficiency. The company recorded a revenue of ₦21.063 billion, representing a 74% increase compared to ₦12.11 billion posted in the same period in 2024. This substantial growth was supported by an increased demand for aviation handling services, strategic partnerships, and operational…

NCAA asks AGF, IGP to prosecute KWAM 1 over safety violation

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Writes airlines, activates no-fly list against musician The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline…

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