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In terms of its long-term fleet program, Ibom Air has announced that it is ending its wet leased aircraft operations. This comes in the wake of the delivery of the Company’s brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the first of 10 (ten) ordered from Airbus in October 2021. With the imminent entry …

Message of the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti In August 2023, I attended a cervical cancer meeting with survivors and was excited by the potential of new tools to accelerate access to vaccination, screening, and treatment. One of the things survivors said was the need for leaders …

[Dublin, February 1st 2024] Zenith Bank, West Africa’s largest financial services provider, Ibom Air and Airbus celebrated the successful financing of Ibom Air’s first A220 delivered in November 2023. This historic collaboration also represents the bank’s commitment to aircraft financing. The agreement between Ibom Air and Zenith Bank, which was …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) announcement of the release of an additional $64.44 million in blocked airline funds. IATA in a statement made available to Aviation Metric said it was consulting with its airline members to verify the release of …

  The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised Pilots and Airline Operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze starting on Monday to Wednesday (January 29 – 31, 2024) across the country. This warning was contained in a statement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting …

Dubai, UAE, 16 January 2024 – Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience maintains …

  In a a move intended to send the Naira soaring, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected approximately US $61.64 million into the hands of foreign airlines operating in the country. This targeted disbursement aimed at clearing a portion of the backlog of matured foreign exchange obligations owed …

  Takes delivery of aircraft from maintenance…. Dana Air has been named the Most Innovative Airline of the year 2023 at the prestigious Nigerian Business Leadership Awards held at the Landmark Events Center in Lagos. The Nigerian Business Leadership Awards, renowned for celebrating outstanding business leaders, organizations, and individuals, focuses …

The new Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, has assured all stakeholders in the aviation sector that the agency will continue to be the bastion of excellent service delivery in the country. She said this while meeting the top management of …

    A preliminary report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) indicated that Flints Aero Services Ltd crew, the airline that flew Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu from Abuja to Ibadan Airport lacked sufficient experience in night-time flight operations just as the carrier was equally indicted for …