International passenger demand surges by 8 per% – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2024 global passenger demand saying the month was “another positive” one with total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) growing by 8.0...
African airlines record 6.2 per cent cargo growth in July but…
Ime Akpan
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
However, African airlines saw 6.2 per cent year-on-year demand growth for air...
Keyamo in Seattle, signs nine-point MoU with Boeing
The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo has signed a nine-point memorandum of understanding with aircraft manufacturer, Boeing Company, to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The deal was signed in Seattle, United States...
Yobe govt woos investors to Yobe Cargo Airport with incentives
The governor of Yobe State, Mr Mala Buni has promised to give free land alongside other incentives to agro allied investors willing to invest in the Damaturu Cargo International Airport.
He made the pledge at...
Governor Eno upbeat as Ibom Air takes delivery of 2nd Airbus A220-300
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The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Umo Eno said Ibom Air will deepen the economic growth and development of the state by enhancing air travel and connectivity, creating job opportunities, and boosting...
Airport sustainability, profitability vital to aviation industry growth – Keyamo
Ime Akpan
The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo has emphasised the urgent need for sustainability, profitability and efficient airport operations as the foundation for the growth and survival of the aviation...
Keyamo shops for suppliers of infrastructural equipment for Abuja second runway
The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo has embarked on a two-nation tour to carry out critical factory inspections as well as hold meetings with two leading aviation infrastructure equipment manufacturers,...
Why NAMA increases charges by 800% – Umar Farouk
Ime Akpan
The managing director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr Umar Farouk, said the proposed increase in the agency’s fees and navigational charges is meant to enable it survive the challenging macro-economic...
Foreign-registered private jet owners most complicit in grey market operations – MTF
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The Ministerial Task Force on Illegal Private Charter Operations and Related Matters (MTF) has presented its preliminary findings which reveal that foreign-registered private aircraft owners are the most complicit in grey market charter...
UAE suspends visa ban on Nigerians – FG
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban on Nigerians travelling to that country.
The minister of information and national orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of...
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