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Travel chaos as Qatar, UAE close airspace, Nigerian travellers on edge

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Flights to Doha, Dubai diverted Nigerians planning to travel around the world through Doha, Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates are on edge as the closure of UAE and Qatar airspace late Monday night, as missiles were fired from Iran towards US bases in Qatar and Iraq, threw commercial air traffic completely out of gear. Within an hour, the UAE airspace was also closed. That threw flights completely out of gear….

Experts urge govt to align aviation policy to sustain tourism

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Experts in the aviation value chain over the weekend took a holistic view of the aviation and tourism sectors and were unanimous that they are critical sectors that would help to unlock the economic potential of the country if the government and policymakers take them seriously. They urged to realign its strategies of aligning aviation development with sustainable tourism potential. They spoke at a webinar put together by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators…

Air Peace Acquires Embraer 190 Aircraft

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has increased its aircraft number by adding its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing registration 5N-CEF, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 19:38 on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Speaking with newsmen, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, disclosed that the newly acquired aircraft is a 118-seater and the first of its type in the carrier’s growing fleet portfolio. He disclosed that…

Consulate partners Nigeria-South Africa aviation summit to scout sector talent

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a landmark meeting held in Lagos, the South African Consulate General, led by Dr. Bobby Moroe, expressed support for the launch of the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Exchange Program, a strategic initiative designed to build capacity, develop careers, and strengthen collaboration in Africa’s aviation sector. This pilot exchange program is the first major step under the Nigeria-South Africa Aviation Forum, founded by aviation advocate Toni Ukachukwu. It is being executed by Aviators Management Academy and…

Matazu gets UN top job

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former Director-General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been appointed by the United Nations (UN) as UN expert on Early Warning and Disaster Management Operations at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. Consequently, the African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development (ACMAD) has congratulated him on the appointment. Matazu, now based at the ECOWAS Disaster Operations Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role….

Aircraft Supply Crisis: Tripple Whammy On Revenue, Costs, Performance

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

With aircraft production delays stretching into the next decade and maintenance backlogs worsening, airlines are being forced to rethink their expansion plans. Nigerian carriers are already reeling under many issues that threaten their existence. This additional global issue has taken a huge toll on them, compounding aircraft in their feet to an abysmal level, fuelled by an under-capacity problem, writes WOLE SHADARE Struggle to keep pace Aircraft manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand,…

NAMA Conducts Aircraft Emergency Table Top Excercise In Lagos

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Tuesday conducted an aircraft emergency tabletop exercise to enlighten aviation stakeholders on how to manage aircraft emergencies and disasters. The exercise which took place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Conferences centre brought key stakeholders in emergency management and Search and Rescue Units drawn from all the aviation agencies, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Department of State Security (DSS), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),…

Why ICAO still relies on TCAS II 7.1 in connected cockpit era

Posted on June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Despite widespread adoption of ADS-B and AI-powered surveillance, ICAO’s collision avoidance mandates remain firmly rooted in the logic of TCAS II Version 7.1. In 2025, aviation is smarter, faster, and more connected than ever. ADS-B is near-ubiquitous, digital towers are live in several countries, and AI-powered flight optimisation tools are rewriting route management. But for all the advances reshaping the skies, one thing hasn’t changed: when two aircraft are on a collision course, TCAS II…

Ogun Installs World-class Airfield Lighting System at Gateway Airport

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Gateway International Airport in Ogun State has been successfully built and equipped to compete with any airport of its type and category worldwide, making it one of the best-equipped in Nigeria, the Ogun State Government has said. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the airport has convincingly met all necessary standards, as the State Government has installed state-of-the-art lighting systems…

United Nigeria eyes Forex flow with Sabre marketplace

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the desire to reposition his airline through technology to reach global traffic and earn more Foreign exchange motivated the partnership between the airline and global travel technology company Sabre Corporation as the carrier is now captured on the Global Distribution System (GDS). The agreement marks the airline’s first collaboration with a global distribution technology partner, enabling it to distribute its product via Sabre’s expansive global…

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