Category: Aviation

Aviation workers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to airline operators and other organisations owing statutory Ticket Sales Charges (TSC), warning that failure to settle the outstanding debts will result in nationwide picketing of defaulting companies. The ultimatum was jointly issued by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union…

The Federal Government has earmarked more than N46 billion for the reconstruction of critical aviation infrastructure at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) as part of efforts to upgrade the facility to international standards. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the remodelled domestic terminal…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced a nationwide airport waste recycling programme as part of efforts to improve environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and promote efficient waste management across the country’s aviation sector. The initiative was officially launched by FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, with the unveiling…

Nigeria has gone 13 consecutive months without importing Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), commonly known as Jet A-1, as domestic refineries fully supplied the country’s aviation fuel market during the period. Official data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed that between June 2025 and June 2026, Oil Marketing Companies recorded no…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing an altercation between an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and a passenger at Osubi Airport in Warri, Delta State. The incident, which has attracted widespread attention on social media, reportedly involved an AVSEC officer who prevented a female passenger from…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline as part of efforts to create employment opportunities for trained indigenous pilots and boost the state’s aviation sector. The governor disclosed this during the 40th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House in Kano, where he received several awards, including…

London Gatwick Airport experienced significant disruption on Sunday following a water supply outage that affected both its North and South terminals, causing inconvenience for passengers during the peak summer travel season. Although flight operations continued without reported delays or cancellations, the disruption affected several essential airport services. Passengers reported being unable to flush toilets, wash…