The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has opposed the planned warning strike by aviation unions over the alleged non-remittance of Ticket Service Charges (TSC), describing the proposed industrial action as misguided and based on misinformation. AON maintained that it has an established regulatory relationship with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and no transactional relationship…
All 11 people aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane were rescued after the aircraft made an emergency landing near Sucia Island in Washington state before catching fire. The plane, carrying 10 passengers and one pilot, crashed shortly after departing Seattle’s Lake Union. Several passengers sustained injuries ranging from lacerations to broken bones, with one person reported…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline as part of efforts to create employment opportunities for indigenous pilots trained by the state government. The governor made the announcement during the 40th Kano State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Kano while receiving awards from several…
Air Peace and Etihad Airways have signed an interline agreement to improve connectivity across Nigeria and West and Central Africa, giving passengers access to more destinations through a single ticket. The partnership will connect 20 destinations across Nigeria and the region, allowing Etihad passengers to seamlessly travel beyond Lagos and Accra to cities including Abuja, Port Harcourt,…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is grappling with over ₦67 billion in unpaid charges owed by foreign airlines and other organisations, a development that is worsening the agency’s financial challenges and raising concerns over industrial harmony in Nigeria’s aviation sector. According to NAMA’s Credit Control Records, the agency was owed ₦34.69 billion in domestic receivables and approximately $49.48 million in…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, transferring its management and operations to Aero Alliance Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The landmark ceremony, held at the airport’s new terminal, was attended by top government officials and aviation stakeholders, including…
A Turkish Airlines aircraft carrying 277 passengers and 11 crew members caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, though all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. According to Gyanendra Bhul, the Istanbul-bound flight experienced a spark in its right landing gear during landing, which triggered the fire incident. The aircraft involved was identified as…
Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of some of its flight routes following a sharp increase in the cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. In a statement shared on its X platform, the airline said the price of aviation fuel has risen by more than 300 per cent, making operations on certain routes commercially unsustainable….
The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has suspended its planned industrial action over an unresolved ₦9 billion debt dispute following intervention by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The association confirmed that the strike, earlier scheduled to begin Thursday, was halted after the regulator invited stakeholders to a meeting scheduled for May 12…
The Federal Government has approved the creation of a national aircraft leasing company aimed at helping domestic airlines access modern fleets more easily. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the decision after a Federal Executive Council meeting, describing it as a significant shift in how Nigerian airlines acquire and finance aircraft. In a…
