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Achimugu, Bags 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award

Posted on July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and the promotion of passenger rights in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The award was presented at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja by the African Brands delegation led by Mr Godwin Enesi Chatta. Speaking, Chatta affirmed that as Director, Achimugu…

SAHCO clinches BA Excellence award

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in aviation ground handling by winning the prestigious British Airways Safety and Punctuality Bronze Awards for both Lagos and Abuja stations for Q1 2025. The awards recognize SAHCO’s exceptional performance in meeting British Airways’ punctuality targets and upholding the highest safety standards in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific region. British Airways presented the awards in recognition of SAHCO’s consistent professionalism…

NAMA MD conferred with prestigious leadership award

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, has been conferred with a prestigious fellowship award by Better Nigeria in Practice of Good Conduct, a forum facilitated by Observers Watch which is dedicated to promoting ethical conduct in public service and private sector, in recognition of his “exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to ethical governance in public service.” The award ceremony, which took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua…

Najomo bags prestigious industry’s Lifetime, Leadership Achievement awards

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo on Friday night was the cynosure of dignitaries at the 14th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Award and Ministerial Dinner as he received the Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aviation Leadership Achievement Award (Strategic Leadership Category). The DG, the organizer said has put in all his life serving the country’s aviation industry in different capacities and affirmed that it was fitting he now sits…

Finchglow gets prestigious Delta Air Lines top sales award

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Finchglow Travels has been awarded the prestigious Delta Airlines Top Sales Agency Award for 2023. The award presentation took place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Lagos. Top executives from Delta Airlines and Finchglow Travels attended to celebrate this significant achievement. The award is a testament to the strong partnership and exceptional performance of Finchglow Travels in promoting Delta Airlines’ services. This recognition therefore acknowledges the company’s outstanding sales achievements and commitment to delivering unparalleled…

Starlux Airlines wins “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Fleet Award” for second year

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Starlux Airlines, a renowned Taiwanese carrier, has won the “ch-aviation World’s and Asia’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row, with the fleet’s average aircraft age of only 2.04* years! The airline stands out again for its dedication to maintaining a modern fleet, contributing to fuel efficiency and sustainability. To determine which airlines currently operate the youngest aircraft fleets, ch-aviation maintains an extensive aircraft database of more than 4,800 active operators, more than 77,000 aircraft, and…