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…
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…
