Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commissioned a newly constructed terminal and office complex at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri, designed to strengthen humanitarian air operations across the North-East. The facility, valued at $3.4 million, was funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by the United Nations World…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reiterated that safety remains the top priority in the aviation sector as Fly-Pyatic, the aviation subsidiary of Pyatic Group, secured its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), allowing the company to commence commercial air transport operations. The certification, presented in Abuja, marks a major milestone for Fly-Pyatic as it prepares…
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s aviation ground handling sector after securing contract extensions with major airlines, including Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines and ASKY. The company also announced a new partnership with emerging African carrier FlyGabon, further expanding its portfolio of airline clients. In a statement, NAHCO said…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the resolution of the long-standing concession dispute involving the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) will improve investor confidence and attract more private sector participation in Nigeria’s aviation industry. FAAN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olubunmi Kuku, stated this during the African Air Transport Convention…
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve runway safety by identifying potential risks and preventing aviation incidents before they occur. The agency has partnered with technology firm Palantir to deploy an AI platform known as Foundry, which analyses large volumes of aviation data to detect safety…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced an increase in the operational tariff paid by airport cab operators from N500 to N1,500, while giving transport operators until October 2026 to upgrade their vehicles to meet new standards. The authority said the measures are part of efforts to improve passenger experience, enhance safety, and…
Cab operators at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have threatened to suspend operations in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) fails to reverse what they described as unfriendly policies affecting their businesses. The operators, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Private Cab…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Pyatic Airline, paving the way for the carrier to commence non-scheduled commercial flight operations in Nigeria. Speaking during the certificate presentation ceremony in Abuja, Director-General of NCAA, Captain Chris Ona Najomo, described the issuance of the AOC as a significant milestone…
