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Kenya Airways Prioritizes Nigeria, Rewards Trade Partners

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to the Nigerian market and its strategy to boost capacity and connectivity between Nigeria and Kenya, and beyond, through its hub in Nairobi. Speaking at a colourful dinner and award celebration to recognise and appreciate travel trade and industry partners who have collaborated and worked closely with the airline over the past year, the Country Manager, Mr James Nganga, acknowledged their role in ensuring the airline’s impressive performance in…

Aisuebeogun: Why Standard Varsity Grades Won’t Cut It in Aviation, delivers Keynote at AAAU’s 3rd Matriculation Ceremony

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

As the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) ushered in its newest cohort of minds, former aviation chief and industry veteran, Dr Richard Aisuebeogun, has challenged the institution’s fresh undergraduates and postgraduates to look beyond conventional academic metrics if they want to survive the highly demanding global aviation landscape. Speaking as the keynote lecturer at the university’s 3rd Matriculation Ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Aisuebeogun delivered a hard-hitting paper titled “Transforming Africa…

Nwuba: Flight dispatchers’ neglect puts Nigeria’s aviation at risk

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For decades, the aviation spotlight in Nigeria has shone brightly on the flight deck and the cabin. The attention has been on pilots and the cabin crew who manage the passengers. But at the weekend at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Annex Training Hall in Lagos, a stark, uncomfortable truth was laid bare at the Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria (FLIDAN) Annual Conference. The message was clear: Nigeria’s aviation safety is resting on a…

FAAN Partners Verxid to Launch “V-Pass” Biometric System for Seamless Domestic Travel

Posted on July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a decisive move to modernise passenger processing and fortify airport security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to roll out V-Pass—a cutting-edge biometric identity verification system designed to make domestic air travel faster, safer, and entirely seamless. Developed in strategic partnership with M/S Verxid Technologies Limited, the initiative marks a significant leap forward in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. By leveraging facial recognition technology, the system aims to eliminate the traditional bottleneck of…

Ramp Vehicle Crashes into Air Peace A320 in Lagos

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

A major operational disruption has hit Nigeria’s largest domestic carrier, Air Peace, following a freak ramp accident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos. An Airbus A320 aircraft belonging to the airline has been pulled from active service after sustaining significant engine damage from a runaway ground support vehicle. The incident occurred shortly after Flight P47427 arrived safely from Kano and completed passenger disembarkation. According to details released by Air Peace management,…

FAAN shifts focus from ‘glitzy’ terminals to critical airside rehabilitation

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

For decades, Nigeria’s airport terminals have hogged the public spotlight. Glitzy departure lounges and passenger-facing aesthetics frequently captured media attention, while a much more critical crisis brewed out of sight. Beneath the surface, the country’s vital airside assets were quietly deteriorating under the strain of surging aircraft movements, unpredictable climate shifts, and years of deferred capital investment. Several runways across the nation had long outlived their design lifespan. Taxiways were crumbling, airfield lighting systems remained…

Tectonic Shift: The 40-40 NAMA, NCAA revenue split dispute

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

What appears on the surface to be a petty bureaucratic turf war is, in reality, a symptom of a deeper, structural financing crisis, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigeria’s aviation sector is currently locked in a high-stakes, fiscal staring contest. A fierce proxy war has erupted between two sister agencies—the apex regulator, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the nation’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). At the centre of this multi-billion-naira storm…

Keyamo to lead discourse as 9th National Tourism-Transportation Summit Targets Intermodal Synergies

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a major boost to the integration of Nigeria’s transport and hospitality sectors, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming 2026 National Tourism and Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS). The high-profile event, now in its ninth edition, is scheduled to take place on July 27th and 28th, 2026, at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. This year’s summit is anchored on the highly relevant theme:…

ValueJet to welcome Boeing aircraft, announces major international, regional expansion plans

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has announced plans to add Boeing aircraft to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth and reaffirming its commitment to expanding capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering an even better travel experience for its passengers. The introduction of the Boeing aircraft represents the next phase in ValueJet’s evolution. Since commencing commercial operations with its fleet of CRJ aircraft, ValueJet has established a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, successfully…

Delta reports $19.8 billion operating Q2 2026, affirms full-year growth outlook

Posted on July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Sets aside $500 million toward annual employee profit-sharing programme Mega carrier Delta Air Lines has announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting robust revenue growth, solid profitability, and continued investment in the customer experience despite record fuel costs. The airline recorded $19.8 billion in operating revenue during the June quarter and generated $1.4 billion in pre-tax profit (Non-GAAP), underscoring the resilience of its business and sustained travel demand. “Today, we reported our June quarter results,…

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