The Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, reportedly executed its first international flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The flight, operated by Max Air, departed Iperu on Sunday night with 345 pilgrims — 151 males and 194 females — alongside officials of the state Muslim pilgrims welfare board….
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended the Zamfara State Government for meeting required standards at the Gusau International Airport. A delegation led by the General Manager, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Bayode B.S., and represented by Director Ahmad Abba, gave the commendation after inspecting the facility ahead of possible approval for 2026 Hajj operations….
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the creation of a Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development with a mandate to manage and oversee policies, strategies and programmes for aviation development in the state. The new Ministry will also oversee affairs at the Victor Attah International Airport, making sure its newly acquired international…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a leading global aircraft manufacturer, to strengthen the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. The agreement was signed during a working visit by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), to Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The minister was…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has said that flight delays and cancellations will continue in Nigeria’s aviation sector, stressing that airlines must improve communication and passenger care to ease frustrations. Mr Najomo made this known during an interview on Sunrise Daily aired on Channels Television on Saturday. He noted…
Ahead of its scheduled inaugural flight operations come May 10, 2027, Binani Air has announced commencement of sales tickets on Monday, describing the development as a milestone that will improve the aviation sector and create jobs for the people. In a statement issued by Arit Effanga, head of corporate communications of the new airline’s debut…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has highlighted the strategic significance of the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State, describing it as a transit hub remarkably unique in the country. The airport on Saturday commenced international operations with the airlift of its first passengers to Accra, Ghana. On board…
A delegation from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called for urgent upgrades of critical facilities at Gombe Airport ahead of the 2026 Hajj operations. The team, led by Ango-Shehu Mohammed, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, on Wednesday. Speaking during the…
