The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised domestic airline operators and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over what he described as poor treatment of passengers affected by prolonged flight delays. Sowore raised the concerns following an encounter with passengers scheduled to travel from Lagos to Owerri on United…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has recorded a revenue of N44.46 billion for the 2025 financial year, driven by increased passenger and cargo handling activities, improved operational efficiency and continued investments in aviation infrastructure. The company disclosed the performance at its 16th Annual General Meeting, where it presented its financial results for the year…
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has secured regulatory approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to commence scheduled flights between Nigeria and the South American country. The approval, contained in ANAC Ordinance No. 19.449/2026, authorises the airline to operate regular passenger, cargo and mail services between Brazil and destinations within its expanding international network….
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government is working towards launching direct cargo flight operations between China and Enugu before the end of the year. Keyamo disclosed this on Thursday during the unveiling of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines, stating that negotiations were…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced engagement with airport car hire operators ahead of the implementation of its new FAAN Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS), scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026. The engagement is part of efforts by the authority to ensure a smooth transition and prepare stakeholders for…
AS part of efforts to improve operational excellence, transfer skills and support long-term growth of Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem, Boeing has partnered with Aviation Techniks Academy (ATT Academy) to deliver a six weeks specialised training engagement delivered by Boeing for personnel from United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet Aviation. The Boeing Technical Maintenance Training Programme will hold…
The Enugu State Government has said the establishment of Enugu Air and the concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport will play a critical role in achieving its target of expanding the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion by 2031. Secretary to the State Government, Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this during the Renewed Hope…
