Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday unveiled the first of the 10 new Airbus- A-220-300 series for the state carrier, Ibom Air. He said Ibom Air has expanded its routes to major cities in Nigeria and recently started its commercial operations in Accra, Ghana, adding that plans are afoot to expand the routes into the East, Central, …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the aviation sector is still recovering from losses of the pandemic which crippled flight operations globally. Africa lost an estimated $7.7 billion in the aviation sector in 2020 as restrictions were put in place by governments to combat the spread of COVID-19, leading to a drop in traffic. IATA estimated that Nigeria lost …

Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, is getting three additional aircraft into service following major repairs by the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) arm of the airline. On Tuesday, the airline recommenced scheduled services to the Margret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, Lagos. This is as the Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu …

In a bid to reduce multiple agencies involved in manual bag checks at the airports, the federal government has approved N3 billion for airport scanners. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the proposed …

Passengers on United Nigeria Airlines’ flight from Abuja to Asaba staged a protest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following the prolonged delay of their flight, which was scheduled for 8 am. Over six hours after their inability to fly, the passengers blocked the boarding gate at the airport, with other flights not been able to board for over 30 …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has advanced reasons why a vibrant aviation sector is important to the African economy. He also advised Global Aviation Stakeholders on the need to harmonise the development, production and deployment of the proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Keyamo, who spoke at the ongoing Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels …

Foreign airlines have disclosed that about 90 per cent of their $783 million trapped funds have not been unpaid. The airlines stated this during a stakeholders’ forum convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos recently. According to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as of August 2023, Nigeria accounted for a substantial …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has told aviation agencies chief executive officers to perform or get sacked. Keyamo stated this yesterday while speaking at an Aviation Stakeholders Forum put together by the ministry for players, operators, regulators and agencies under its supervision. Describing the forum as an avenue for input gathering, Keyamo said President Ahmed Bola …

Flight operations resumed today at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State after they were suspended to allow for commencement of investigations into a private jet accident that occurred on Friday. The aircraft, which crash-landed close to the runway, disrupted flight activities, as accident investigators were immediately deployed to the scene. On board the flight were the Minister …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it would improve access for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at the nation’s airports and work with airline operators to upgrade amenities needed for air travel nationwide. A recent investigative report by TheCable exposed that PWDs are still having harrowing experiences at Nigerian airports as accessibility to facilities remains poor despite the inclusivity …