The Federal Government has approved N2.3 billion for the local assemblage of Magnus training aircraft. The project will be carried out at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria in Kaduna State. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika in Abuja that the Nigerian aviation industry would soon move into the local manufacturing of aircraft. He said that Nigeria would …

Bilateral relations and trade between Israel and Nigeria will rise with the commencement of direct flights between both countries as from March, Israeli authorities have said. The Deputy Director General of the African Department in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Sharon Bar-Li, said this while meeting with some Nigerian journalists on a media tour yesterday in Jerusalem. Bar-Li …

United States-based carrier, Delta Airlines, has announced that it will offer free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to all customers on board most domestic mainline flights from 1st February. In a statement, the carrier said it would become the first major US airline to offer free Wi-Fi as a core element of its customer experience. Delta Airlines noted that it …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has drastically revised COVID-19 public health protocols following the low level of infection for a sustained period. Wearing of face masks by passengers onboard aircraft or inside airport terminal buildings is now “discretionary but recommended”, while airlines are to resume serving catering (meals and drinks) on board. According to NCAA’s directive to aviation service …

Dana Air has announced that it will resume flight operations next 9th November. In a statement on Friday, the flight resumption will follow a successful conclusion of the audit organised by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) NCAA had suspended Dana Air four months ago for multiple regulatory infractions. “We are pleased to announce that we will resume flight operations on …

Hide and seek puts public relations and brand credibility to the test Emirates Airlines, British Airways and most of the international airlines in Nigeria have renewed their public relations war of words and action with the government. In the process, Emirates may have suspended their Nigerian services and stopped operating flights from Lagos and Abuja to Dubai. The claim of …

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has criticised the deal between the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines to float the country’s air carrier, Nigeria Air, alleging that local operators have been ignored in the process. Speaking for the AON at the second investigative hearing by the House of Representatives in Abuja on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer of TopBrass Airline, …

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has reappointed Captain Ado Sanusi as the Managing Director of Aero Contractors. In 2020, Sanusi was reassigned by AMCON to manage the Nigerian Eagle (NG Eagle) carrier as part of the corporation’s exit strategy from Arik Air, while Captain Abdullahi Mahmood was seconded from Arik Air to manage Aero Contractors in 2021. But …

Kalabash Technology Solutions Limited (“Kalabash”), a financial technology services firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, has signed a multi-year agreement with Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, to provide its innovative payment solution, Pay Small Small™ (PSS) to all the airline’s passengers. PSS is a flexible payment plan that allows passengers to access great travel deals and lock down …

The Federal Government has picked Ethiopians Airlines as its technical partner for the national carrier project, Nigeria Air despite denial earlier in the week. The company, Nigeria Air Limited also announced the commencement of recruitment of crew members for its operation that is expected to be launched shortly. The Ministry of Aviation;s memo on its Twitter handle on Friday stated …