ValueJet Boeing 737 Acquisition Set for Fleet Expansion
ValueJet is adding Boeing 737NG aircraft to its fleet to increase capacity and range, supported by a Boeing-led technical training program in Lagos.
Jul 15, 20264 min
Airlines
NSIB Probes Challenger 601-3A Landing on Asaba Construction
An NSIB preliminary report confirms a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A landed on a road under construction near Asaba Airport after a failed approach.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Safety
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
Bristow Group Deploys First Airbus H160s in Nigeria
Bristow Group has introduced the Airbus H160 into service in Nigeria, marking the first deployment of the medium-twin helicopter in Africa.
Jul 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Peace Takes Delivery of First Embraer E175 Regional Jet
Air Peace has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first 88-seat Embraer E175 jet to boost domestic and regional connectivity in West Africa.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
NAHCO Secures FlyGabon Deal, Expands Solar Cargo Exports
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company has signed a new contract with FlyGabon and renewed major international airline agreements through 2029.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Business
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
RwandAir, Nigeria Launch Cargo Corridor to Cut Export Costs
RwandAir and Nigeria launched a new cargo corridor reducing freight rates to under $2 per kilogram for AfCFTA-certified exporters.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Air Peace Brazil Flights Approved via ANAC Ordinance
Air Peace secured ANAC approval for direct Nigeria to Brazil flights, cutting travel time to seven hours and expanding its global network.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Air Peace Expands Domestic Network for Summer 2026 Season
Air Peace will increase domestic flight frequencies starting June 22, 2026, to accommodate rising travel demand in Nigeria's growing aviation market.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Airlines
United Nigeria Airlines Starts Boeing 737-800NG Training
Nigeria launched a Boeing 737-800NG training program for 16 engineers to bolster local technical capacity and reduce reliance on foreign maintenance.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
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
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
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
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
Nigeria Plans Evacuation of 1,000 From South Africa
Nigeria is finalizing screening for over 1,000 citizens seeking evacuation from South Africa amid rising xenophobic violence.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Airlines
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