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How operators bungled peace talk, as Najomo pleads with union to suspend strike action

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How operators bungled peace talk, as Najomo pleads with union to suspend strike action

The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has appealed to the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) to suspend its ongoing industrial action to lessen the disruption to passengers and key industry stakeholders. In a statement he personally signed, Najomo acknowledged the union’s picketing of Air Peace and several other airlines over alleged anti-labour practices and the non-remittance of the statutory 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales…

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Air Peace operations in Lagos, Abuja grounded over anti-union allegations, unpaid TSC, carrrier blocks taxiway

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Air Peace operations in Lagos, Abuja grounded over anti-union allegations, unpaid TSC, carrrier blocks taxiway

Passengers stranded A major crisis hit Nigeria’s aviation sector in the early hours of Tuesday as key union bodies shut down Air Peace operations at both the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The joint action was carried out by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and the National Association of Aircraft…

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The full flight illusion: Why busy airlines can still lose money

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The full flight illusion: Why busy airlines can still lose money

Every day, somewhere in the world, an aircraft departs with every seat occupied. The boarding gate is crowded. The departure lounge buzzes with activity. Families settle into their seats. Business travellers open their laptops. The cabin crew completes their safety demonstrations with reassuring professionalism. As the aircraft pushes back from the gate and heads towards the runway, everything appears exactly as it should. To the passenger looking through the terminal window, it is a picture…

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Decade-old geriatric tools, budget deficits: NAMA’s strategic modernisation plan

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Decade-old geriatric tools, budget deficits: NAMA’s strategic modernisation plan

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Farouk Ahmed Umar, has revealed that the agency has made significant progress in overcoming critical operational hurdles since his appointment three years ago, despite persistent financial constraints and ageing infrastructure. Speaking to Aviation Metric in Abuja at the weekend, Umar detailed the state of the country’s Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) architecture when the administration took office in 2023, outlining the steps taken to modernise Nigeria’s airspace….

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NCAA projects ₦1.129 trillion from TSC, CSC in 2026

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NCAA projects ₦1.129 trillion from TSC, CSC in 2026

 Lawmakers move to overhaul revenue formula Tension is mounting across Nigeria’s aviation sector as the National Assembly considers an amendment bill to overhaul the revenue-sharing formula for the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC). This is coming as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) projects a total yield of ₦1.129 trillion from both charges in 2026, comprising ₦777 billion from the TSC and ₦352 billion from the CSC, according to its…

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Next Generation Aviation Leaders: NAHF to Honour 16 Industry Icons at 2nd Induction Event

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Next Generation Aviation Leaders: NAHF to Honour 16 Industry Icons at 2nd Induction Event

MMA2 partners conveners, to showcase inductees at terminal BASL, FAAN, NAMA, NCAA, Aero, United Nigeria Airlines, Sabre, SAHCO, SIFAX, NCAT back project The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is set to host its 2nd Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Golfview Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together the nation’s top aviation leaders to celebrate excellence, discipline, and enduring legacy in the sector. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, aviation agencies…

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Air Canada sets sight on Lagos service for 2027 following expanded bilateral agreement

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Air Canada sets sight on Lagos service for 2027 following expanded bilateral agreement

Air Canada has welcomed the announcement of an expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria, paving the way for the carrier to launch direct scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027. The airline confirmed it has initiated the process to secure the required regulatory approvals to operate commercial flights into Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in expanding transatlantic connectivity between North America and West Africa. Commenting on the development, Mary-Jane Lorette, Vice President of Revenue…

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Dangote Refinery Outpaces US to Remain Europe’s Top Jet Fuel Supplier

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Dangote Refinery Outpaces US to Remain Europe’s Top Jet Fuel Supplier

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has solidified its status as a major global exporter of premium aviation fuel, retaining its position as Europe’s largest jet fuel supplier for the second consecutive month and outstripping traditional energy giants like the United States. Data compiled by commodities intelligence firm Kpler reveals that the 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) facility delivered over 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe in July. The volume accounted for roughly 20 per cent of the…

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Aliu: TSC designed to keep airspace safe for five years

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Aliu: TSC designed to keep airspace safe for five years

  FG deviated from initial funding policy for agency-Aliu Revenue restructuring long overdue-Iyayi   Heavyweights across Nigeria’s aviation sector, alongside key industry labour unions, have called for an urgent review of the statutory sharing formula for the 5% Ticket, Charter, and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC), describing the current distribution model as a systemic error that starves critical infrastructure of vital funds. Speaking virtually at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on…

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NAMA proposes 90/10 split with NCAA on obstacle evaluation fees, demands 56% TSC raise

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NAMA proposes 90/10 split with NCAA on obstacle evaluation fees, demands 56% TSC raise

NCAA kicks, DG seeks 65% increase for authority  The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Farouk Umar Ahmed, has made a compelling case for an overhaul of the agency’s funding model, warning that sustainable air safety cannot be built on an outdated financial framework. Speaking at a House of Representatives public hearing in Abuja regarding the proposed revision of the statutory sharing formula for the 5% Ticket, Charter, and Cargo Sales Charge…

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