By Christian Ogbonna The Ebonyi Government has welcomed its first commercial flight at Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo Airport, located in Onueke, Ezza-South Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the aircraft arrived from Abuja on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with 35 passengers aboard. TheContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday in Abuja urged Nigerian journalists to intensify efforts toward accurate reportage of any developments in the aviation industry. Mrs Uju Mbamadu, NCAA Assistant General Manager of the Public Relations Department, gave the advice during her remarks at a workshopContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Domestic Airports Cargo Agents Association (DACAA) on Monday hailed the opening of a cargo terminal at the General Aviation Terminal operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Ikeja. The Acting Chairman, Board of Trustees, DACAA, Mr John Ekeanya, said that the new cargoContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian In a bid to tackle ₦3.5 trillion agro-produce wastage annually, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday. The agreement seals a strategic partnership to develop Yakubu Gowon Airport,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Uganda Airlines, have inaugurated the Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor with 50 per cent discount. The Minister, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, at the inauguration and marking of the African Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has congratulated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), on his appointment as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG). This is contained in a statement signed by the President of AON,Continue Reading
By Chinenye Offor/Maureen Okon The Federal Government (FG) has emphasised the importance of reviving the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Italy. The move aims to facilitate direct flights between the two countries and boost bilateral trade and investment. Amb. Anderson Madubuike, Director of Economic Trade and InvestmentContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government says Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, will begin international flight operations by June 2026. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed this in Ibadan. Oyelade said the international terminal, currently at 15 per cent completion, is expected toContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has called for the urgent implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to foster regional integration and enhance intra-African connectivity. Keyamo made the call on Monday, while delivering the keynote address at the 18th Plenary andContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development have unveiled the Revised Insurance Regulation on Leased Aircraft to boost airline operations. The aim, according to them, is to slash airfares. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr OlusegunContinue Reading
