US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could face severe operational difficulties worldwide from September 23 as the Donald Trump administration intensifies economic pressure on Tehran through sanctions. Bessent disclosed this in an interview with CNBC on Monday, stating that airlines operating from Iran would struggle to access essential aviation services, including…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed Air Peace to develop a compensation package for passengers affected by the delay of a Lagos-Enugu flight after preliminary investigations revealed that the airline sent passengers an incorrect notification. The directive followed complaints by human rights lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong, who accused the airline of poor service…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has questioned the rationale behind the August 11 picketing of airlines at the Lagos and Abuja airports, alleging that Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines were specifically targeted by aviation unions. AON spokesperson and Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, made the allegation while speaking at…
The Federal Government has commenced a review of the 1978 Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to secure more Hajj airlift slots for Nigerian airlines. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Thursday following a stakeholder meeting convened to discuss Nigeria’s aviation…
ABUJA — Nigeria is set to host key stakeholders in Africa’s aviation industry as Abuja welcomes airport executives, policymakers, aviation experts and industry players for the 35th Airports Council International–Africa Annual General Assembly and related meetings. The week-long programme, organised by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in partnership with ACI Africa, is scheduled…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that domestic airlines recorded 4,765 delayed flights and 36 cancellations in August 2026, with Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines accounting for the highest number of delays during the period. The figures were contained in the NCAA’s summary of domestic airline flight disruption operations released on Sunday….
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced moves to overhaul the operational and regulatory framework governing air cargo activities at Nigerian airports, as part of efforts to improve efficiency, increase revenue and strengthen the sector’s contribution to the nation’s economic growth. The authority said the initiative would involve stronger collaboration with licensed customs…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has imposed a N15 million fine on RwandAir for failing to resolve a passenger’s baggage complaint within the timeframe prescribed by the country’s consumer protection regulations. The NCAA also directed the airline to replace the passenger’s damaged baggage and pay US$170 in first-need compensation, in accordance with Part 19 of…
