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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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

  Continuing its legacy of nation-first humanitarianism, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, on May 10, 2025, deployed a free-of-charge rescue flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria, to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to evacuate 78 Nigerian women who were victims of human trafficking. …

Owerri Airport Records First-Ever International Flight as Air Peace Airlifts 2025 Hajj Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since inception. The landmark event was the departure …

Emirates emerges as the world’s most profitable airline, as profits hit $6.2 billion. Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, …