Category: News
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Green Africa has now acquired its second owned aircraft, an ATR 72-600
“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 aircraft (5N-GAB), Access Bank, one…
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Emirates and Air Peace activate bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless global connectivity
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, resulting in greater travel comfort…
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Ethiopian Airlines Marks the Groundbreaking of Bishoftu International Airport Construction
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 Republic of Ethiopia, ministers, high…
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Air Peace Elevates Connectivity with Second Embraer 190 Arrival
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, September 25, 2025, further strengthening…
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Incident Involving an Unruly Passenger on August 10, 2025
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 standard aviation safety procedures, to…
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Ibom Air Hosts 2025 Travel Agents Forum
In a continued effort to strengthen its relationships with key industry stakeholders, Ibom Air today hosted a Travel Agents Forum in Lagos, bringing together representatives from across the travel and tourism ecosystem for a robust roundtable conversation. The forum, held at Bon Hotel, Ikeja, convened travel agents, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and representatives of prominent…
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Air Peace Expands Fleet with Arrival of First Embraer 190 Aircraft
Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s leading airline, has further deepened its operational capacity with the addition of its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing registration 5N-CEF, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 19:38 on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Speaking with newsmen, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe,…
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Arik Air Partners with Hospitals for Humanity in Saving Little Hearts
Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, is collaborating with Hospitals for Humanity in a remarkable initiative aimed at providing about 150 Nigerian children with free open heart surgeries annually. As part of the collaboration, Arik Air is providing flight support to Hospitals for Humanity’s medical missions to Nigeria. These missions bring together volunteer paediatric cardiac surgeons…
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Air Peace Completes Phase One of 2025 Hajj Operations, Airlifting Over 5,000 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Air Peace Completes Phase One of 2025 Hajj Operations, Airlifting Over 5,000 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has successfully concluded the first phase of its 2025 Hajj operations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its position as a key player in Nigeria’s religious pilgrimage logistics. The Phase…
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Qatar Airways Group Announces Strongest Financial Results in its History
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history. Profits for the Group, which includes cargo, catering and Qatar Duty Free, reached QAR7.85bn (US$2.15bn) in the 24/25 fiscal year – an increase of more than QAR1.7bn (US$0.5bn) on the year before. Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading…