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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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the July 13 incident involving an Air Peace Boeing 737-524 aircraft at the Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt. The investigation revealed that the aircraft, carrying 103 people from Lagos, landed long on Runway 21 after …
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PRESS STATEMENT: DECISION TO WITHDRAW CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MS. COMFORT EMMANSON AND TO ADDRESS RELATED MATTERS 1. In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at …
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ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has entered into a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air (the Cross River State–owned airline) under which ValueJet will manage and operate two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets on behalf of Cally Air. Under the sub-lease, ValueJet will be responsible for the day-to-day …
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Ibom Air confirms that on Sunday, August 10, 2025, an incident occurred on board our Uyo–Lagos flight involving a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, whose conduct posed a serious threat to the safety of our crew, passengers, and aircraft. Shortly before take-off from Uyo, Ms. Emmanson was instructed in line with …
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