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Ex-Virgin Nigeria Staff, Reminisce, Unite To Chart Strategic Aviation Future

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

They came in their numbers. It was a day they looked forward to. Old friends, colleagues reunited with one purpose in mind: To preserve their legacy, renew their sense of purpose and their incredible love for aviation. Among all, they were still nostalgic about the carrier that brought them together 14 years after the demise of Virgin Nigeria Airways, the former staff came together in Lagos to chart a strategic course for future aviation…

Air Peace takes delivery of second regional Embraer190 aircraft

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace Limited, has taken delivery of its second Embraer 190 aircraft. The 96-seater jet with registration mark 5N-CER touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 2:42 pm on Friday, September 25, 2025, further strengthening the airline’s fleet and boosting its capacity to serve both domestic and regional markets. This milestone comes just three months after Air Peace received its first E190 on June 22, 2025, underscoring the…

ValueJet to begin flights to GWI, Iperu Oct 7, as airport opens to operations

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

As arrangements hit top gear for the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport (GWI), Iperu, Ogun State, for commercial flight operations, Nigeria’s fast-growing airline, ValueJet, will be operating from the airport on October 7. The carrier will be operating two weekly flights to Abuja for now on Tuesday and Thursday at 8.30 am to arrive Abuja at 9.45 am and from Abuja to GWI at 16.00 and arriving GWI 17.15 The airline, in a statement,…

How Uk High Commissioner, Baxter paved way for Air Peace’s Heathrow access-Onyema

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Urges Govt, Nigerians to patronise airline Air Peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, has described its approval to operate scheduled flights from Nigeria into both London Gatwick and London Heathrow Airports as a historic milestone for Nigerian aviation, further attributing this breakthrough to the backing of the UK Government. The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, said this achievement is remarkable because it has taken seven years for any Nigerian airline to secure such access, underscoring…

NCAA threatens sanctions against Qatar Airways, Air Maroc, Saudi Air

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA threatens sanctions as Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Saudi Air snub directive over ill-treatment of passengers The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc and Saudi Air for failing to comply with its directives and determinations on passenger complaints. Spokesman for the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who posted this on his verified X handle @mikeachimugu01 on Friday, detailed infractions committed by the airlines. He said: ‘The airline @qatarairways…

FAAN MD, Kuku elected ACI vice-president, Africa, permanent member World Governing Board

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a historic moment for Nigeria and the entire African aviation sector, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected as the Vice President of ACI Africa. This election not only highlights her leadership but also elevates her from her previous role as Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member on the ACI World Governing Board. The ratification took place during the 34th ACI…

Nuhu Adam’s presence will enrich our team-Superba

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Superba, an aircraft consulting firm, said the over 20 years’ experience of Nuhu Adam in aviation and aircraft acquisition and sales, oil and gas logistics, public affairs and international charter operator across both public and private sectors would enrich the team and give it a global perspective and a deep understanding of the African market. Over the years, Superba collaboration has contributed to the development of key strategic projects in Africa’s leading energy hubs, particularly…

Lagos Aviation Academy Wins Aviation School of the Year at Travellers Award 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) has been honoured with the “Aviation School of the Year” award at the Travellers Award 2024/2025, organised by African Travel Quarterly (ATQ News) in conjunction with the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market. The recognition celebrates the Academy’s dedication to excellence in aviation training, its role in nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals, and its significant contribution to Nigeria’s growing aviation ecosystem. As one of the country’s foremost aviation training institutions,…

NAMA Director, Musa, bags ISEN Fellowship for aviation promotion

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Institute of Strategic Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (ISEN) has conferred Fellowship status on Dr. Abdullahi Musa, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The conferment on Musa followed weeks of rigorous professional training and strategic networking, with the theme: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Entrepreneurship-A New Era. The award ceremony, held in Minna, Niger State, was a testament to Musa’s dedication to excellence and his commitment to…

Air Peace Launches Customer Experience Representative Across Domestic Network

Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has launched a new service product for its passengers, a bespoke Customer Experience Representative (CXR) initiative across its domestic network. This development reflects the airline’s commitment to elevating service delivery through personalised and human-centred engagement. The Customer Experience Representatives (CXR) are specially trained individuals who will serve as dedicated travel chaperones for select passengers: Business Class and loyalty programme members across all domestic stations. Representatives will be committed to…

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