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Embraer E190-E2, E195-E2 Receive Type Certification from SACAA

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Embraer E190-E2, E195-E2 Receive Type Certification from SACAA

Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family has received type acceptance certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success, and reinforcing its suitability for the African market. “This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already attained significant success across the world,” said Stephan Hannemann, SVP for Africa and the Middle East, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Passengers can now look forward to experiencing the E2’s class-leading comfort very…

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NAMA modernises aeronautical communications infrastructure, installs AFTN in 26 airports

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NAMA modernises aeronautical communications infrastructure, installs AFTN in 26 airports

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has installed new Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) systems in twenty-six airports across the country. NAMA’s Director of  Air Traffic Services, Mr. John Tayo, disclosed at the sensitisation workshop on the newly installed AFTN system in Abuja on Wednesday. The AFTN is a global, standardised communication network for the reliable and timely exchange of vital flight-related messages and digital data between fixed aeronautical stations, such as air traffic control…

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Nigeria Air Project Not A Scam, Sirika Insists

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Nigeria Air Project Not A Scam, Sirika Insists

Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed claims that the Air Nigeria project conceptualised by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was a scam. Sirika, a two-term minister, stated this on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, saying the government followed due process. “I had no intention to speak about my time in office for now. I intend to bring up a book. “It is a public-private partnership which was regulated by the Infrastructure Concessioning Regulatory…

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Aligbe: How Nigerian carriers, Air Peace, can be profitable on Brazil route-

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Aligbe: How Nigerian carriers, Air Peace, can be profitable on Brazil route-

The Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Konsult, Mr. Chris Aligbe, has weighed in on two key factors that could make the Lagos-Brazil route profitable for any airline that wants to venture into it following the signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between both nations last week. He listed the factors as huge investment in the route by Air Peace and any other Nigerian carrier that may want to operate the route, and liberal…

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BASA: X-raying profitability optics in Nigerian, Brazilian pact

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BASA: X-raying profitability optics in Nigerian, Brazilian pact

The restoration of flight services between Nigeria and Brazil, 31 years after Varig ceased operations to Nigeria, has been received with mixed feelings as investment in the route would determine how far Air Peace and other carriers eyeing the route can go to sustain operations, writes WOLE SHADARE   Nigeria and Brazil, two nations with very strong economies in South America and Africa, inked a multilateral trade agreement last week when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited his…

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Nigeria, Brazil air deal, symbol of connectivity as Air Peace set to launch direct service

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Nigeria, Brazil air deal, symbol of connectivity as Air Peace set to launch direct service

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has taken centre stage in a new chapter of Nigeria–Brazil relations with the successful launch of its maiden Lagos–Brazil flight. This milestone marks not only a breakthrough in aviation but also a powerful symbol of connectivity and enduring partnership between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s economic powerhouse. The significance of Air Peace’s expansion was underscored during a recent diplomatic meeting between the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…

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RwandAir  strengthens operations with two new B737-800 aircraft

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RwandAir  strengthens operations with two new B737-800 aircraft

  RwandAir has received two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which is already in operation. Two Boeing 737-800s delivered and newly serviced aircraft return to operations, with additional aircraft expected by the end of 2025. Additionally, newly serviced aircraft are returning to operations, and a third aircraft is expected in Q4 of this year. These added aircraft will significantly enhance service and operations, thereby reducing delays and cancellations. In recent months, RwandAir has experienced several…

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How direct air link between Nigeria, Brazil will benefit Nigerian airlines, travellers-Minister

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How direct air link between Nigeria, Brazil will benefit Nigerian airlines, travellers-Minister

Onyema, Idris, others say deals with Brazil I’ll boost economy   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, highlighted the importance of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that Nigeria and Brazil signed yesterday, stating that the country’s airlines would benefit exponentially from the deal. This is coming as Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, held a test flight to the North American country in preparation for launching air services to Brazil….

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NSIB Investigates Cause Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment

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NSIB Investigates Cause Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has disclosed that the Bureau has deployed investigators to the site of the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train derailment to ensure the root cause of the derailment is uncovered. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Badeh stated that NSIB was aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service that occurred…

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Op-ed: Tackling the “Big Five” – addressing the border challenges you keep hearing about

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Op-ed: Tackling the “Big Five” – addressing the border challenges you keep hearing about

   By Andy Smith August 2025 – Global travel is booming again, while at the same time, border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet outdated manual and analogue systems cannot keep up. This is where modern border tech comes in. Today’s modern digital platforms bring together travel authorisations, biometrics and real-time risk checks…

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