The Federal Government has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the controversial landing of a private aircraft on an unfinished road in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, and is considering stricter surveillance measures for private airstrips and airports nationwide. The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger CL-601 business jet, reportedly landed on the roadway near Asaba last week before departing…
Domestic flight operations of Max Air have been suspended nationwide following the withdrawal of ground handling services by members of the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) over outstanding debts estimated at about N1 billion. The enforcement action, which took effect on Thursday, was announced by AGHAN Chairman, Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, who said the…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said the implementation of the Cape Town Convention is driving fleet expansion among Nigerian airlines by improving access to aircraft financing. Najomo made the remarks at the 15th Annual National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2026) and Air Transport Youth Empowerment Summit held…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator’s Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) following an incident involving an emergency landing near Asaba, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the Authority disclosed that it…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has again identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world for airline operations, citing high taxes, charges, and operational costs that continue to constrain the growth of the aviation sector. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Brazil, the association’s Regional Vice President…
The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos rail network to the domestic and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in a move aimed at improving airport accessibility and strengthening Lagos’ position as a leading aviation hub in Africa. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the plan on…
