Aviation

China's homegrown C919 narrow-body jet, designed as an equivalent of the Airbus-Boeing (AIR.PA)(BA.N) duopoly, is nearing certification as its test planes completed all of the test flight tasks, the company has said. The state-owned…

The Federal Executive Council has approved N23.9 billion for the procurement of equipment for some airports across the country. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made the disclosure while briefing State House…

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Aviation in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have concluded the seventh edition of the African-Indian Ocean(AFI) meeting in…

The joint Consultative and Negotiation Council of Aviation Workers in Nigeria has vowed to adopt Automation System in the Aviation Industry and quality service delivery in the sector. In view of this , the  Chairman Consultative and…

Airfares of domestic airlines in Nigeria have skyrocketed by a minimum of 100% owing to the increase in price of aviation fuel by over 100%. Consequently, passengers in the aviation sector are presently going through…

Following recent media reports raising concerns over safety at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s (MMA) multi-level car park, the management of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has taken an on-the-spot…

The Anambra State government is currently seeking approval from the federal government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open its cargo airport for operations from the 21st of October 2021. The…

South Africa’s embattled national airline has flown its first plane since March 2020 after emerging from bankruptcy proceedings. Passengers on the South African Airways (SAA) flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Thursday were…

The Ethiopian Airlines,  Africa’s largest airline, has announced resumption of flights to Enugu Airport in South-east Nigeria from the 1st of October. This is coming after 2 years of flight suspension, following airport renovations.…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the total sum of N16.6 billion for the Wachakal Airport in Yobe State, Northern Nigeria: N6.3 billion will be used for its construction; N219.8 million will be spent on post-construction…