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IATA, AFRAA, AASA Call for Harmonised passenger data protocols in Africa

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IATA, AFRAA, AASA Call for Harmonised passenger data protocols in Africa

Major aviation bodies have issued a joint call to African governments to align their border security protocols with global best practices, warning that improper implementation and unfair funding models could cripple air connectivity and drive up the cost of travel across the continent. In a unified stance, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API)…

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Enugu Air: FAAN Calls for Patience as NSIB Begins Investigation

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Enugu Air: FAAN Calls for Patience as NSIB Begins Investigation

The recent runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 at Benin Airport has expectedly dominated public discourse, triggering heightened anxiety after dramatic footage of the stranded aircraft flooded social media platforms within minutes of the incident. However, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the rush to judgment by self-proclaimed aviation experts who assigned blame before official investigative bodies could even secure the scene. Speaking to Aviation Metric at the weekend,…

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Unremitted 5% TSC: Aviation Unions Issue 7-Day Picketing Notice to Defaulting Airlines

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Unremitted 5% TSC: Aviation Unions Issue 7-Day Picketing Notice to Defaulting Airlines

A major crisis is brewing in Nigeria’s aviation sector as two leading labour groups, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), have issued a final seven-day notice to defaulting airlines over billions of Naira in unremitted Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). The 5% TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other safety agencies….

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Chaos to Order: Nigeria Overhauls Airport Rules After 21 Years

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Chaos to Order: Nigeria Overhauls Airport Rules After 21 Years

For an industry long troubled by terminal chaos, unauthorised airside access, physical assaults on airline staff, and pervasive touting, the updated regulatory framework offers a decisive playbook to sanitise Nigeria’s air transport gateways, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigerian airports have frequently made headlines for the wrong reasons: irate passengers destroying check-in counters over flight delays, touts soliciting unvetted transport services inside arrival halls, and unauthorised personnel breaching restricted airside zones. For more than two decades, managing terminal…

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FG Approves ₦46bn for Kano Airport Runway Overhaul

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FG Approves ₦46bn for Kano Airport Runway Overhaul

  Minister Commissions Upgraded Domestic Terminal   The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the primary and secondary runways at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. Making the disclosure on Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed that roughly 60 per cent of the contract sum has already been disbursed to the contractor, who has mobilised to the site. Keyamo spoke during the official commissioning of…

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TSC crisis: Aviation unions submit 19-Page Memo to Reps, push for review

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TSC crisis: Aviation unions submit 19-Page Memo to Reps, push for review

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Trade Unions within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has formally submitted a 19-page memorandum to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, advocating for an upward review of the agency’s statutory share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). The submission, dated July 17, 2026, was jointly signed by JAC Chairman M.S.A. Tukur and Secretary Afatakpa Evuarherhe Patrick. The committee comprises four major aviation sector unions: Air…

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IATA Steps Up African Safety Drive With Monthly CASIP Workshops

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IATA Steps Up African Safety Drive With Monthly CASIP Workshops

In a fresh bid to address the continent’s lingering aviation safety challenges, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out a series of specialised Safety Training and Capacity-Building Workshops designed to bolster operational standards across Africa. The initiative, anchored under IATA’s Focus Africa Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), consists of monthly workshops and webinars aimed at equipping safety professionals with practical tools, regulatory guidance, and global best practices to strengthen safety management and…

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Saadia Zahidi appointed new IATA DG as Walsh exits

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Saadia Zahidi appointed new IATA DG as Walsh exits

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties…

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Preliminary report out in 30 days as NSIB investigates Enugu Air incident

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Preliminary report out in 30 days as NSIB investigates Enugu Air incident

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport. The Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., in a statement said the aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 (registration 5N-ENR) from Lagos (LOS) to Benin (BNI), was involved in a runway excursion after overrunning the end of Runway 05 during landing at approximately 1510 hours local time on Thursday, adding…

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Enugu Air aircraft nosewheel badly damaged, runs into ‘bush’ after landing

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Enugu Air aircraft nosewheel badly damaged, runs into ‘bush’ after landing

An Enugu Air aircraft operating a scheduled flight into Benin Airport has been involved in a runway excursion after landing. All 68 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries.   Damaged Enugu Air’s E-170 nosewheel The aircraft, a 5N-BZN operated by Enugu Air, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport. The airline confirmed that all 68 passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal building, with no injuries or fatalities…

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