In a searing indictment of the current state of Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has warned that the nation’s airspace is being held together by a thread. In a joint statement crackling with urgency, NATCA President Mr. Amos Edino and General Secretary, Umar Fahad declared …
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The Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is proud to announce the upcoming 2026 Induction Ceremony, tentatively scheduled for May 2026. The second edition of NAHF, billed to be held in May 2026, will induct esteemed aviators into the Hall of Fame, recognising their dedication, achievements, and service to …
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“I am delighted to share with you a major milestone that Green Africa, your airline, has just achieved. Pleased to inform you that Green Africa has now acquired its second owned aircraft, an ATR 72-600 with manufacturer’s serial number 1064 and registration mark 5N-GAO. Similar to our first acquired …
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Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, …
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Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce the official construction commencement of Bishoftu International Airport. Construction has begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony. The historic event was graced by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic …
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Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi, has earned national recognition as one of the distinguished visionaries behind Nigeria’s aviation progress over the past century. He received the honour during the Nigeria Aviation Centenary celebration, which took place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja …
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Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading carrier, will be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow scheduled to take place from December 2 – 4, 2025 in Abuja. The Nigeria International Airshow, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is designed to position aviation as …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the …
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Wakanow Group has acquired NairaBox, a fast-growing entertainment and lifestyle platform, expanding beyond travel into events, cinema, and cultural experiences. Newly appointed Head of Business, Tobi Andero, brings fresh energy and expertise in experiential marketing to lead NairaBox into its next chapter. “We see tremendous opportunity in the intersection of …
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Nigeria’s largest carrier and West Africa’s aviation leader, Air Peace Limited, has marked another bold step in its strategic growth journey with the arrival of its second Embraer 190 aircraft. The 96-seater jet with registration mark, 5N-CER, touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 14:42pm on Friday, …
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