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Unions dismiss AON’s threat to shut operations, accuse Air Peace of taxiway security breach

Posted on October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Say industrial action not sabotage Laud Aero, Arik, Bristow Helicopter, Caverton as good examples Call out airlines over unremitted TSC Nigeria’s aviation trade unions have strongly pushed back against allegations by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) that organised labour unlawfully interfered with airport operations during the August 11 industrial dispute. Instead, the unions turned the tables, accusing domestic carriers, specifically Air Peace, of committing grave security breaches at the nation’s busiest airport. Dismissing AON’s…

Turkish Airlines expands Lagos network with additional frequencies

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines is expanding its Nigerian network by increasing frequencies on its Istanbul–Lagos route to meet growing demand between Lagos and Türkiye, as well as onward destinations across its global network. Lagos frequencies will increase from seven to 10 weekly flights from 11 December 2026, providing travellers with greater flexibility and more convenient access via Istanbul to the airline’s global network of more than 350 destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and America, supported…

Achimugu’s Latest Award: A Plus for NCAA, Nigerian Aviation

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

With his latest recognition as the country’s Protocol Man of the Year at the 13th International Protocol Officers Conference, Workshop and Awards (IPOC 2026) organised by the Centre for Protocol Profession Development (CPPD) and the Council of Protocol Professionals (CIPP), Michael Achimugu has earned another distinction that highlights the importance of professionalism, effective communication and stakeholder engagement in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Achimugu The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation…

Airlines to adjust schedules, divert to P’H, Enugu as FAAN shut Owerri Airport for runway repair work

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is preparing to temporarily close the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, to carry out critical rehabilitation work on the runway and key terminal facilities. Owerri Airport The planned closure is part of ongoing safety compliance and infrastructure upgrade measures across domestic air hubs. The closure will allow urgent runway resurfacing, upgrades to airfield lighting systems, and routine safety audits to bring the facility up…

Air Peace takes delivery of E190 jet, breaks tradition on aircraft naming

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has taken another major step in its strategic fleet expansion programme with the delivery of an Embraer 190 jet. The new arrival brings the airline’s total Embraer fleet to 18 aircraft, including the ultra-modern E195-E2 series, for which Air Peace is the African launch customer. The 96-seat jet touched down at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026….

How mountain of debt is ‘grounding’ Nigeria’s aviation

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

Nigeria’s civil aviation ecosystem is locked in a structural debt conundrum. This financial strain stems from a fundamental structural mismatch: revenue is earned locally in Naira, while over 70% of operational costs are denominated in US dollars, writes WOLE SHADARE The structural debt crisis in Nigeria’s civil aviation industry stems from systemic macroeconomic pressures, liquidity bottlenecks, exchange rate volatility, and operational cash flow strains across airline balance sheets. Using Air Peace and XEJet as case…

Lagos light rail to connect MMIA directly to Marina, city center, FAAN, CCECC mark landside concrete work completion

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

The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have finalised plans to extend the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line directly into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The project aims to integrate the airport directly into the state’s broader rail network, offering seamless, fast access between the airport and the heart of the city. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this during an interview with…

IATA urges global support for CORSIA as aviation carbon scheme hits 10-year mark

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

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments worldwide to strengthen the foundations of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as the landmark decarbonization framework marks its tenth anniversary. Adopted at the 2016 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly, CORSIA is the first global market-based measure for an industrial sector and a critical follow-up to the 2015 Paris Agreement. More than 130 countries currently participate in CORSIA, which is…

Etihad Airways, Ibom Air ink interline deal connecting Nigeria, Etihad’s network

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Nigerian carrier Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement that will let guests travelling with Etihad beyond Lagos and Accra continue to five Nigerian cities on a single ticket, starting when Etihad begins services to the two cities in March 2027. Under the agreement, Etihad guests arriving in Lagos or Accra can continue their journey on Ibom Air to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar…

67 Years in the Sky: Sanusi Lauds AMCON, urges FG to protect Aero Contractors as “National Treasure”

Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi, has paid a glowing tribute to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), crediting the debt recovery agency with saving Nigeria’s oldest airline from total collapse during its lowest point in 2016. Speaking in his keynote address to mark the airline’s 67th anniversary, Sanusi recalled how AMCON stepped in, acquired a majority stake, and gave the carrier a vital lifeline. He expressed deep gratitude to the…

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