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Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Ink Bilateral SPA Interline Agreement

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, flying to more countries than any other airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless connectivity between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network. The interline partnership enables passengers of both airlines to enjoy frictionless, single-ticket travel, coordinated schedules, and simplified baggage handling on selected routes and eligible itineraries, delivering a smoother, more convenient…

Turkish Airlines: Redefining Journey Between Nigeria and the World

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For many Nigerian travellers, flying is no longer just about reaching a destination; it is about the quality of the journey itself. On its Lagos and Abuja routes, Turkish Airlines combines global connectivity via Istanbul with a service philosophy rooted in Turkish hospitality, creating a refined and thoughtfully designed travel experience. A Refined Service Approach on Nigeria Routes The OneTeam Passionately Turkish framework on Nigerian flights emphasises proactive engagement, visible presence, and thoughtful interaction. Cabin…

Minister urges AON to halt operations shutdown, summons emergency meeting

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to rescind their planned nationwide shutdown of operations scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026. The Minister’s intervention follows a final appeal issued by domestic airlines, who cited an unbearable and unsustainable300% increase in the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) within just two months. The operators stated that Jet A1 prices jumped from N900/litre on February 28…

Major oil marketers counter airline operators’₦3,300 claim, cites cheaper jet fuel options

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Ditch spot pricing to survive volatile Jet A1, says MEMAN The dispute between the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has reached a boiling point, with both sides presenting vastly different accounts of current pricing and market realities. In a letter dated April 14, AON President Abdulmunaf Sarina warned that the price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel) had spiked from ₦900 per litre in February to ₦3,300…

Humanitarian Crisis: Nigeria Airways Retirees Cry Out Over Unpaid ₦36bn

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A former Nigeria Airways pilot and a prominent voice for the airline’s retirees, Capt. Prex Porbeni has described the current situation of the ex-workers as a “humanitarian crisis.” Porbeni, alongside former spokesman for the airline, Chris Aligbe and union leaders like Sheri Kyari, are intensifying pressure on the government to include this payment in the current fiscal cycle to avoid more deaths among the ageing workforce. Despite formal approvals from the highest levels of government,…

Airlines cite 300% local manipulation for jet fuel hike, plan shutdown

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Say surge in price not sustainable, wants FG’s intervention The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a formal notice to suspend flight operations nationwide starting Monday, April 20, 2026, citing the unsustainable surge in the price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). They described the April 20 shutdown as a final plea for government intervention to prevail on marketers and stabilise pricing. At least one airline has already been forced to suspend all operations…

From Sirika’s Vision to Keyamo’s Delivery: A United Front for CAMP 2045

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The ink is barely dry on the landmark 20-year Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP), officially handed over by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to Minister Festus Keyamo just yesterday in Marrakech. For a sector that has long operated on emergency fixes rather than long-term blueprints, this document—spanning 2025 to 2045—is the most significant regulatory milestone since the 2022 Civil Aviation Act. The handover of the CAMP marks the shift from planning to the much…

African aviation’s tech spend isn’t delivering full value – SITA report

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The latest SITA Air Transport IT Insights report for 2025/2026 highlights a critical paradox in the African aviation sector: while IT spending is on the rise, the full value of these investments is being choked by systemic and structural bottlenecks. The 2025 report identifies poor data integration as the single largest barrier to ROI. Airlines and airports are spending a record $50.8 billion globally on IT. The African Reality: While 83% of airlines prioritise data-driven…

Aviation Evolution: Nigeria Secures 20-Year Strategic Roadmap from ICAO in Marrakech

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria reached a significant aviation milestone during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria, alongside 21 other nations, endorsed the Marrakech Call to Action. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). This 20-year roadmap (2025–2045) is designed to fundamentally restructure and modernise Nigeria’s aviation sector. By adopting this plan, Nigeria moves closer to its goal…

Obsolete Radar: Ticking Time Bomb, Govt’s swift intervention

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The clock is ticking. The question is: will we fix the radar before the screen goes blank? asks, WOLE SHADARE For a pilot cruising at 35,000 feet, the silent partnership between the cockpit and the ground is the bedrock of safety. But in Nigeria, that partnership is fraying at the edges. Behind the high-tech jargon and the polished glass of Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers lies a harrowing reality: the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON)…

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