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Qatar becomes first carrier to enable B787-8 with Starlink

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787 and completed Airbus A350 Starlink rollout, connecting over 11 million passengers with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. The carrier has now officially become the first airline in the world to equip and certify the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with Starlink. The airline set an unprecedented pace for fleet upgrades, completing massive installations in record time. Three Dreamliners are already operational with Starlink, and the carrier…

African airlines saw15.6% rise in demand for air cargo in November 2025 – IATA

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

According to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 15.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in air cargo demand for November 2025. This performance made Africa the fastest-growing region in the global air cargo market for that month. Africa’s 15.6% growth rate significantly outpaced the global average of 5.5%.To meet this surging demand, African carriers increased their capacity (Available Cargo Tonne-Kilometres) by 18.1% YoY. The surge was largely driven by…

Domestic carriers risk further contraction as local traffic drops to 12.54 million from 14.52 million

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Local traffic dropped to 12.54 million, from 14.52 million Int’l traffic up by 8.4% increase The traffic figures from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for 2022–2024 reveal a tale of two skies. While international travel has hit a three-year high, the domestic sector is in a steady decline, exposing profound structural weaknesses in the nation’s aviation economy. Data from the agency reveals a stark contrast between international and domestic air travel. The data show…

Airport Police nabs suspect in N1 billion romance fraud

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, in its sustained efforts to combat transnational crimes and prevent the use of Nigerian airports as escape routes for criminal elements, has arrested a notorious celebrity scam and romance fraud suspect responsible for defrauding multiple victims in the United States of America of over N1,000,000,000 (one billion naira), which on conversion amounts to over $1 million. The suspect, Essien Emmanuel Akpama, male, aged 20, was arrested on…

Hurdles, outlook for Nigerian carriers in 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The aviation industry in 2025 was mixed. There were numerous benefits that the entire aviation ecosystem derived from the past year. WOLE SHADARE examines the outlook for the airline sub-sector for 2026 The nation’s economy enters 2026 on a trajectory of cautious optimism, having transitioned from post-reform stabilisation to a modest recovery, even if challenges persist. The same could be said of the aviation industry, particularly the airline sector. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts…

Airfares: Stakeholders decry opaque ticket structure, seek transparency

Posted on January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In early 2026, the debate surrounding domestic airfares in Nigeria intensified, with travel agencies, regulators, and lawmakers demanding clarity and transparency. The discussion centres on whether record-high ticket prices—ranging from ₦400,000 to ₦650,000 for one-way domestic flights—are driven by legitimate operational costs or by arbitrary profiteering. A primary point of contention is the breakdown of ticket costs. While airline operators often cite multiple taxes as the reason for high prices, industry experts have challenged…

Aviation Year 2025: Sector at critical reset point

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Year 2025 was a study in contrasts, defined by significant regulatory and policy milestones set against the backdrop of a severe economic growth crash and record-high airfares, writes WOLE SHADARE In 2025, the sector moved beyond mere survival, hitting several historic milestones that mark a shift from potential to execution. Appraising the Nigerian aviation industry in 2025 reveals a sector at a critical reset point. While the industry is grappling with severe macroeconomic headwinds—specifically high…

NAMA says navigational aids serviceable, periodically maintained

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has dismissed claims that its navigational aids are unfit or poorly maintained for Harmattan operations. The agency, in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr Abdullahi Musa, disclosed that all navigational aids at all Federal Government airports are routinely maintained, flight-checked and calibrated in strict compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig CARs)….

Experts ask NCAA to invoke NCAR part 18 to stem exploitative fares, price fixing, others

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Excessive taxes by govt on domestic flights unfounded-NCAA Industry experts and consumer advocates are increasingly citing Part 18 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) as the legal basis for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to enforce measures against “exploitative” airfares. While airlines generally operate in a deregulated market, Part 18 provides the NCAA with specific “economic oversight” tools to prevent price-fixing, ticket racketeering, and unfair competition. The regulations give the authority…

ARRIVAL Magazine Relaunches with Special Collector’s Edition Featuring Bimbo Ademoye

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

After two decades of defining the intersection of aviation and luxury, ARRIVAL Magazine has officially announced its return to the newsstands. The Special Collector’s Edition, themed “Redefining Style & Travel,” is now out for physical distribution across major travel hubs, airport lounges, and luxury hotels. Since its inception in 2005, ARRIVAL has served as the premier compass for the elite traveller. Following a strategic hiatus, the publication returns with a refreshed vision to amplify the…

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