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

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

…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…

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NSIB: Lack of rail maintenance, absence of training, others cause of Asham train derailment

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NSIB: Lack of rail maintenance, absence of training, others cause of Asham train derailment

   The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released the preliminary report on the derailment involving train number AK 1, operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), with locomotive registration CDD5c2 2701.  Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, said the report represents early findings and is subject to further analysis, adding that the final report will present detailed conclusions and additional recommendations to enhance rail safety in Nigeria. The accident took place…

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Africa’s national airlines spring up from the dead

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Africa’s national airlines spring up from the dead

  Concerns have been raised about the nationalisation of several airlines. Many African countries are beginning to revive their dead airlines amid the springing up of national carriers across Africa under different market arrangements, writes WOLE SHADARE The wave of state-owned airlines is beginning to gain traction. It is an indication of how important aviation is to the governments in driving the economic engines of their different nations. The huge ceremony that accompanied the inaugural flight…

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Delta’s aircraft from Lagos to Atlanta makes emergency landing in Accra over smoke in galley

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Delta’s aircraft from Lagos to Atlanta makes emergency landing in Accra over smoke in galley

Panic gripped many of the passengers onboard Delta Flight 55 when the A330-200 aircraft taking them to Atlanta, United States, made an emergency landing at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana. A couple onboard the aircraft told New Telegraph that the aircraft left Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday at 11:40 am, but shortly after, the pilots made an emergency landing at Accra Airport. The source of the emergency stop in Accra was due to smoke…

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Air Tanzania operations to Nigeria to deepen SAATM, nations plan major visa changes

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Air Tanzania operations to Nigeria to deepen SAATM, nations plan major visa changes

…Carrier to increase fleet to 20, plans major expansion The Tanzanian government said its flight operation to Lagos, Nigeria, would help to deepen interconnectivity with the African continent in line with the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Air Tanzania Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Tanzania, Prof Godius Kahyarara, while fielding questions from Aviation Metric on Saturday at the Air Tanzania inaugural flight corporate dinner at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos, stated the carrier would…

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Nwuba: How AI helps to manage aviation complexity

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Nwuba: How AI helps to manage aviation complexity

President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria, Dr Alex Nwuba, said the future of aviation will rely on intelligent, data-driven air traffic control, as the skies are becoming increasingly crowded, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming the key to managing this complexity. In a paper he presented to the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation on its retreat organized by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) entitled, “Aviation’s Next Ascent: From Regulation…

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

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

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…

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

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

  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…

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FACT CHECK! First dry-lease aircraft in two decades not correct

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FACT CHECK! First dry-lease aircraft in two decades not correct

ValueJet operates two dry-lease aircraft Green Africa acquired one on dry-lease in 2021   Contrary to claims that Nigeria would be receiving the first set of aircraft on a dry-lease arrangement in nearly two decades, this is not true after all. A dry lease is an aircraft leasing agreement where the owner (lessor) provides the aircraft to the lessee without crew, maintenance, or insurance. The lessee assumes full responsibility for the aircraft’s operation, including obtaining an…

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IATA asks ICAO to approve pilots’ age limit to 67 from 65, speed up accident investigation, others

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IATA asks ICAO to approve pilots’ age limit to 67 from 65, speed up accident investigation, others

Global regulatory body accepts 14 working IATA papers The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to take place in Montreal, 23 September 23-October 3 October 2025. Consequently, ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration.   Part of the suggestion or position of IATA is on pilots’ age limit…

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