Latest updates and developments in the aviation industry, including news on airlines and airports.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its recent airstrike in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State was aimed at known terrorist hideouts. This statement comes in response to reports alleging civilian casualties during the operation. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, addressed the claims, asserting that…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 1,288 seats to Yobe State for the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, during a press briefing on the preparations for the upcoming Hajj. According to Alhaji Usman, NAHCON…
The Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Retired Maj-Gen. Sohail Khan, has highlighted Pakistan’s significant contribution to global peacekeeping efforts, noting that the country’s armed forces have been the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1960. Speaking at the annual Defence and Martyrs Day commemoration in Abuja, Maj-Gen. Khan underscored the bravery of Pakistan’s…
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have ended the temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada. According to Immigration News Canada, the policy which was originally established to expire on February 28, 2025, is now seeing an early termination, effective August 28, 2024. However, to the relief…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the recently announced increase in international passport fees is to enhance quality, faster process and access. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS Comptroller in Adamawa stated this in Yola, at the inauguration of an exercise to sensitise the people of the state to the increase in the fees on Monday. Mohammed…
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, aimed at fostering academic excellence and providing industry-relevant experience for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The MOU was formalized during a ceremony at NCAT’s office in Abuja, led by AAAU’s Registrar,…
A Chinese company, Zhongshan Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, has released one of Nigeria’s three presidential aircraft that were recently detained in France. The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was held following an order obtained by Zhongshan from a judicial court in Paris. However, in a statement issued yesterday, the company’s spokesperson announced that the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is gearing up for a major digital overhaul aimed at improving its operations and strengthening regulatory oversight. The authority plans to introduce digital platforms that will streamline the processing of approvals, licenses, renewals, and passenger complaints. This initiative was announced by the Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris…
A Norwegian man has managed to board a plane at Munich airport without a ticket two days in a row — and even flew to Sweden on the second occasion, Police disclosed this on Tuesday. The 39-year-old sneaked past security at Germany’s second-busiest airport for the first time on August 4. Passengers are supposed to…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has lifted the ban on Arik Air’s aircraft following the resolution of a dispute between the airline and Atlas Petroleum. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, announced the lifting of the ban, stating that the impasse had…
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has grounded Arik Air due to an outstanding debt of $2.5 million owed to Atlas Petroleum International Limited. Court documents indicate that Arik Air failed to settle the judgment debt, leading to the attachment of their aircraft by the FCT High Court. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the NPA Board. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expects the appointees to bring excellence…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded the operations of ten private jet operators in the country, suspending their permits to operate as non-commercial flight holders. According to a statement by Mr. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the suspension resulted from the operators’ failure to commence the re-certification process,…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed reports of a helicopter crash in Kaduna, clarifying that the incident involved an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) rather than a manned helicopter. In a statement, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, confirmed that a UAV encountered a mishap shortly after takeoff…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel, known as the Special Force, will now be armed at the nation’s airports to enhance security in accordance with international standards. FAAN Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku made this announcement during the official opening of the international wing of Murtala Mohammed…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has established a dedicated task force to address issues of touting and extortion at the country’s airports. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of FAAN, announced that Mr. Henry Agbebire, the Director of Special Duties at FAAN, has been appointed as the chairman of this task force. In…
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Gusau International Airport in Zamfara State, with the project officially inaugurated by Minister of Aviation, Dr. Festus Keyamo. During the inauguration of the 62 billion naira project, Dr. Keyamo highlighted the significant benefits the airport will bring to both the state and the country. He emphasized that…
The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has issued a strong directive to airlines to prioritize the safety of crew members and passengers as the rainy season begins. Captain Najomo highlighted the critical importance of accurate weather forecasting and preparedness. He urged airlines to provide thorough briefings on…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured that the country’s airspace is safe and secure, thanks to the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) system managed by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). In a statement addressing allegations of insecure airspace due to inadequate radar coverage, Acting Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris…
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. Keyamo, during a 44-minute interview with the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Otega Ogra, published on the official YouTube page of the State House of Nigeria, said…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Tuesday it had offered $10,000 in compensation to passengers who suffered minor injuries on a flight hit by extreme turbulence last month and will discuss higher payouts with those more badly hurt. A 73-year-old British man died and several other passengers and crew onboard flight SQ321 from London suffered skull, brain…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Nigeria has cleared 98 per cent of foreign airlines’ blocked funds, disclosing that the remaining two per cent of funds amounting to $19 million yet to be cleared is due to the Central Bank’s ongoing verification of outstanding forward claims filed by the commercial banks. It noted that…
Domestic flights across Nigeria have been halted as the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) continues to impact air travel. At the Lagos airport’s local terminal, both entry and exit gates are locked, leaving passengers, some of whom arrived as early as 6 a.m., stranded outside. Similarly, at the privately managed Terminal Two,…
On Sunday, labor unions in the aviation sector announced plans to shut down airports nationwide, adhering to the directive from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), starting Monday, June 3. Newsmen reports that the NLC and TUC called for an indefinite nationwide strike on Friday, citing the federal…
Aviation leaders have voiced their concerns about the recent surge in runway excursions at Lagos Airport. The Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) highlighted these issues during a meeting with the Director General of the National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh (Jnr), in Abuja. NAFSA President Comrade Sunday Ugbeikwu pointed out the…
