By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the four per cent Free on Board (FoB) levy on imports. AON also praised the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, for upholding the vision of the President.Continue Reading
Operations By Itohan Abara-Laserian United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has signed an aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft to deepen domestic, regional and international operations. The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, announced this in a statement on SundayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Allen Onyema, Air Peace CEO, has announced that the airline will commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo by late November. He made this known to journalists in Brasília on Tuesday, following a bilateral aviation deal signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visitContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries. This is contained in a statement by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Cross River Government has procured two new aircraft to increase the fleet of Cally Air to four. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the two new aircraft at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar. Recall that two aircraft earlier procured for the take-off of the Cross River-ownedContinue Reading
Behaviours By Itohan Abara-Laserian Following reported unruly behaviours at the nation’s airports in the past few days, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says erring passengers will be sanctioned according to civil aviation laws. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and ConsumerContinue Reading
Ban By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed a ‘No Fly’ ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger who allegedly became unruly aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303, from Uyo to Lagos, on Sunday. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for AON, Prof.Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Experts in Nigeria’s aviation sector on Thursday made key recommendations to address persistent challenges in airport transit infrastructure, financing, insurance, and aviation data, among others. They spoke during a panel session at the 29th League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Conference 2025, held in Ikeja, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, on no-fly list. In his official X handle @fkeyamo on Thursday, Keyamo also ordered the NCAA to immediately notify both domestic and InternationalContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Aviation unionists have appealed to the Federal Government to prioritise labour’s affairs in its plan to concession airports in the country. They made the call on Wednesday during their joint congress at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Mr Abdul Ahmed, the Chairman, National Union ofContinue Reading
