Air Peace Limited has once again solidified its position as a leading force in regional aviation, having been named Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year at the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards. This marks the airline’s second consecutive win in the highly competitive category, further reinforcing its growing influence and consistency…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major operational milestone with the emergence of its first-ever female pilot, Superintendent of Customs, Nafisat Balogun, who recently obtained a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States of America. The milestone, formally celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, signals a strategic shift in the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Wednesday signed a Reviewed Bilateral Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco as part of his high-level engagements with the leaderships of the International Civil Aviation Organisation-ICAO and that of the European Union during the ongoing Symposium (GISS) holding in Marrakech. As part of his…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Wednesday began its Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) team to the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The mission represents a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards attaining global excellence in aviation safety oversight. The ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) is an on-site, evidence-based audit…
Gateway Air, Ogun state-owned airline, has announced the commencement of flight operations across major cities in Nigeria. On April 4, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, along with the new Gateway airline. In a statement issued recently, Kayode Akinmade, special adviser on information and strategy to the governor, said…
Operations of United Nigeria Airlines have suffered another disruption after a bird strike forced the grounding of one of its aircraft, marking it the fifth such incident for the airline in 2026. The airline disclosed that this time, a CRJ-900 encountered a bird strike while landing in Abuja on Flight UN0579 from Kano. This was…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Aerodrome Certification for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). An Aerodrome Certificate is an official licence issued by the NCAA that confirms an airport meets all the required safety, operational, and infrastructure standards to legally receive aircraft…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has warned that domestic airlines may suspend operations nationwide from April 20, if the rising cost of aviation fuel is not urgently addressed. In a letter issued to journalists on Wednesday, dated April 14, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, Clement…
The NCAA has cautioned airlines against providing inaccurate reasons for flight delays, urging greater transparency with passengers. Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday warned airlines against providing misleading information to passengers during flight delays, particularly in cases linked to fuel supply challenges. The NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said…
