Category: Aviation

IATA cuts African airlines’ 2026 profit forecast to $100m

The International Air Transport Association has revised African airlines’ net profit forecast for 2026 to...

Nigeria leads Africa in domestic aviation growth — Report

Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded Africa’s fastest domestic seat capacity growth in June 2026, with airlines...

Nigerian airlines record fastest domestic capacity expansion in Africa

Nigeria’s airlines recorded the fastest growth in domestic seat capacity across Africa in June 2026,...

Lufthansa 787 aircraft suffers nose-gear collapse in Germany

The front landing gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787 has collapsed while the aircraft was...

Airlines can’t cope with jet fuel costs surge, IATA warns

Airlines across the world are facing mounting pressure from volatile jet fuel prices, with the...

Delta saves $135m in fuel costs as next-gen aircraft boosts efficiency

Investments in next-generation aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel, and advanced operational technologies enabled Delta Air Lines...

Russia bans aviation fuel export as Ukraine intensifies attacks on refineries

Russia has announced a ban on aviation fuel exports that will run until November 30,...

FAAN, health authorities step up Ebola surveillance at Lagos airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, alongside Lagos State health authorities and Port Health Services,...

NAMA blames bureaucracy for delay in paying retirees’ benefits

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has blamed delays in paying outstanding retirees’ entitlements on long-standing...

Air Peace, SmartLynx resolve dispute over leased aircraft

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has released a third aircraft in its fleet an Airbus...

FAAN engages international airlines to boost service delivery nationwide

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has engaged members of the International Airlines Association of...

NCAA suspends 11 airlines over unpaid levies

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed all its directorates to withhold services from 11...