The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that the trapped funds belonging to foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have reached $743,721,097 from $662m in January, this year. According a letter addressed to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, and signed by the Area Manager West and Central Africa, Dr Samson Fatokun, IATA and the global airline community seek …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said a runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State is being shut for eight weeks to carry out maintenance work. In a tweet on Monday, the suthority reiterated its commitment to safety, security and comfort – its core values. “This is to notify the public that runway 18R/36L …

As court proceedings against the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, linger, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that the country would not continue to depend on foreign carriers. This is coming even as the union threw its weight behind the government’s decision to establish a national carrier. Domestic airlines, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) last …

The Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport, located along Iperu-lishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Thursday witnessed the maiden commercial flight. At the event, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun noted that the airport marked the actualisation of a dream by former Governor Gbenga Daniel. He added that the development of the airport was in alignment with …

Despite litigation against Nigeria Air, the Federal Government has assured that the airline will commence operations before the end of the first quarter. The Federal Government also said that, contrary to claims that the airline was dragged to court by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), only five airlines embarked on a legal action against Nigeria Air. According to the Minister …

Flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos state were grounded on Monday as staff members of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) embarked on an industrial action over salary increment. Passengers at the airport are stranded and frustrated as moved around the premises. Many of the passengers protested over the situation. As a result, Qatar Airways made …

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 …