Aviation
News and analysis about Nigeria's aviation sector.
NCAA debunks U.S. ban on Nigerian airlines; De-listing due to inactivity, not safety issues
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that Nigerian airlines are not banned from the United States but were...
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Festus Keyamo pledges 4-day deregistration for defaulted leased aircraft in Nigeria
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has committed to accelerating the deregistration process in Nigeria for defaulted...
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African airlines expand cargo capacity by 10.5% in July, despite slower demand growth – IATA
In July 2024, African airlines expanded their air cargo capacity—the available space on planes for transporting goods—by 10.5%, even as...
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African airlines achieve 74.3% load factor amid rising international demand in July 2024 – IATA
African airlines achieved a 74.3% load factor for international air travel in July 2024, meaning that over three-quarters of all...
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President Tinubu pushes for direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil to strengthen bilateral relations
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil as a key step towards...
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Nigerian airlines sign MOU with Boeing to strengthen aircraft acquisition and safety practices
Major Nigerian airlines, under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing to enhance...
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Ethiopian Airlines CEO blames politicization, local airlines’ resistance for Nigeria Air failure
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele has attributed the failure of the Nigeria Air project to politicization and resistance from...
Read moreDetailsNCAA to launch Consumer Protection Portal, enable automated complaint system on September 19
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the upcoming launch of its Consumer Protection Portal on September 19, 2024,...
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Boeing, Aviation Minister hold USA talks on introducing new and used aircrafts to Nigerian airline operators
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, along with CEOs of major Nigerian airlines, has traveled to the...
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North Central zone records highest average domestic airfares in July 2024 – NBS
The North Central zone reported the highest average domestic airfares in Nigeria in July 2024, reaching N102,139.71 for a single...
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