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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 …

  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 …

  “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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

  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 …

  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, …

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 …