Air Peace Prepares for FAA Audit to Launch New York Route
The NCAA is preparing for an FAA audit to restore Category 1 status, which Nigeria lost in September 2022, clearing Air Peace to fly to New York.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Regulatory
NCAA, NAMA Clash Over Aviation Revenue Sharing Formula
Nigeria's National Assembly is reviewing a bill to shift aviation revenue, sparking a funding dispute between the NCAA and NAMA.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Regulatory
Air Peace CEO Onyema Urges Tax Review Amid Jet-A1 Crisis
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema warned that soaring Jet-A1 fuel costs and high interest rates are forcing Nigerian airlines to borrow heavily to survive.
Jun 24, 20264 min
Business
Nigerian State-Owned Airlines Face Growth and Risk
Nigerian state governments have invested over N500 billion in new carriers like Ibom Air and Enugu Air to stimulate regional economic development.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Airlines
NCAA, Airlines Face N20 Billion Debt Impasse
The Aviation Round Table proposes an automated split-payment system to resolve an N20 billion debt impasse involving the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Regulatory
VMO Aero Challenger 601-3A Lands on Road Near Asaba
A VMO Aero Bombardier Challenger 601-3A landed on a highway in Ogwashi-Uku after a missed approach at Asaba, prompting an NCAA permit suspension.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Safety
United Nigeria Airlines Reports N10bn Loss on Fuel Shock
United Nigeria Airlines sustained a N10bn loss in three months as fuel prices surged due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku Leads Nigeria Airport Transformation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has achieved full international certification for all five major airports under MD Olubunmi Kuku.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
ASRTI Proposes Fixed TSC Fee to End Nigeria Airline Dispute
Aviation experts propose replacing the 5% Ticket Sales Charge with a fixed fee to resolve a N20 billion debt dispute between the NCAA and domestic...
Jun 17, 20263 min
Regulatory
Nigeria Aviation: Strategies for Underutilised Airports
Nigeria is exploring corporate partnerships and concessions to improve the financial viability of its 32 commercial airports.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Business
NCAA Suspends VMO Aero After N989BC Road Landing Incident
The NCAA suspended VMO Aero's permit following an unauthorized takeoff by a 75-year-old pilot who landed a Bombardier Challenger CL-601 on a road.
Jun 14, 20263 min
Safety
Bombardier Challenger 600 Lands on Nigeria Roadway
A US-registered Bombardier Challenger 600 landed on a Delta State roadway following a missed approach at Asaba Airport, leading to a major regulatory...
Jun 13, 20264 min
Safety
VMO Aero Bombardier Challenger CL-601 Lands on Roadway
VMO Aero's Bombardier Challenger CL-601 landed on a roadway near Asaba on June 10, 2026, triggering an immediate regulatory grounding.
Jun 13, 20263 min
Safety
NCAA Grounds Private Jet After Unauthorized Road Takeoff
The NCAA grounded a Challenger 601 and suspended its operator permit after the jet landed on a road near Asaba and departed without ATC clearance.
Jun 11, 20263 min
Safety
Osubi Airport Refutes Air Peace Bird Strike Claim
Osubi Airport denies an Air Peace bird strike occurred within its aerodrome, citing a two-year safety record and conflicting preliminary investigation...
Jun 8, 20264 min
Safety
Aircraft Age and Safety: Separating Facts from Perception
Aircraft safety is determined by rigorous maintenance standards like the CAMP, not by an aircraft's chronological age or cabin appearance.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Safety
Nigeria Aviation Agencies Face Insolvency Over CRF Deductions
Heavy Consolidated Revenue Fund deductions are straining Nigerian aviation agencies, threatening critical infrastructure and safety operations.
Jun 5, 20265 min
Business
Nigeria to Launch Leasing Firm With Sovereign Guarantee
The Nigerian government is forming an aircraft leasing company to lower airline financing costs and provide sovereign guarantees for repossession.
May 28, 20263 min
Airlines
NCAA Suspends 'No Pay, No Service' Order on Airlines
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended its enforcement action against 11 airlines while maintaining the requirement for statutory remittances.
May 26, 20264 min
Regulatory
Ogun Gateway Airport Cleared for 2026 Hajj Flights by NCAA
Ogun Gateway Airport has received full NCAA approval for 2026 Hajj flights, joining four other Nigerian airports for unrestricted 24-hour operations.
May 15, 20264 min
Regulatory