The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to improve competency assessment, update technical content and align licensing requirements with evolving aviation regulations and technologies. The exercise is aimed at strengthening the reliability and integrity of examinations used to assess the professional competence of pilots, aircraft…
The Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, has inspected the ongoing construction of the proposed Kogi International Airport in Lokoja, expressing confidence that the project will be completed on schedule. Bello conducted the unscheduled inspection to assess the level of work at the site and reaffirm the state government’s commitment…
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a N100.5bn promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for constructing the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu. The President made the request in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, seeking legislative approval for the issuance…
Air Peace has announced delays affecting some flights from Lagos, Asaba and Owerri following heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions at the three destinations. The airline disclosed this in a flight operations update on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, apologising to passengers for the disruptions and the inconvenience caused to their travel plans. According to the…
Turkish Airlines will increase its flight frequencies on the Lagos–Istanbul route from seven to 10 weekly services from December 11, 2026, in a move aimed at meeting growing passenger demand and improving international air connectivity. The airline disclosed this in a statement, noting that the additional flights would provide travellers with greater scheduling flexibility and…
Royal Air Maroc has partnered with aerospace and defence technology company Thales to deploy digital aviation solutions aimed at enhancing flight safety, improving operational efficiency and promoting environmental sustainability as the Moroccan airline targets a fleet expansion to 200 aircraft by 2037. Under the agreement, Thales will provide its AvioBook Flight Electronic Flight Bag platform,…
FAAN Unveils Five Proposed Stops For Lagos Airport Rail Link The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed plans to establish about five railway stops within the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as part of the proposed extension of the Lagos Red Line rail project. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, disclosed this during…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses at Nigerian airports as part of efforts to promote cleaner, more affordable and sustainable transportation. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this after a meeting with the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Group and Innoson…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken delivery of two ambulifts for deployment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to improve accessibility and facilitate the movement of passengers with reduced mobility. The authority disclosed this in a statement published on its official X handle on Thursday, October 8, 2026, noting that the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for about 25 days to allow for essential repairs and resurfacing works. The closure is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, subject to final confirmation, according to a statement issued by…
