Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a new passenger service to Mauritius, expanding its African route network and strengthening air connectivity across the continent. The new route, which began operations on July 12, 2026, will operate three times a week between Addis Ababa and Mauritius, offering passengers seamless connections to the airline’s extensive global network. In a…
The three in-house unions of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have rejected calls for the privatisation or commercialisation of the agency, insisting that Nigeria’s airspace is a strategic national asset that must remain under government control. The unions, comprising the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Association of Nigeria Aviation…
Nigeria has the largest fleet of private jets in Africa, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has said, describing the country’s strong business aviation market as a strategic advantage for expanding partnerships with global aircraft manufacturers and strengthening the aviation sector. Keyamo made the remark during a strategic engagement with leading aircraft manufacturers…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Route as a major step towards unlocking Africa’s trade potential through improved air connectivity. Keyamo made the remark during the flag-off of RwandaAir’s first dedicated cargo flight on the route at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The event…
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…
