Boeing faces first strike in nearly 30 years as union rejects contract
Boeing Co. is facing its first strike in nearly 30 years at its defense facilities near St. Louis, United States, after union…
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Lagos Airport to undergo major upgrade under N712.26bn FG investment
The Federal Government has unveiled fresh details of a N712.26 billion upgrade plan for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, positioning…
Aviation unions threaten sector shutdown over salary dispute
Unions in the aviation sector have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over the…
Flight attendants sue Boeing for physical, emotional harm
Four flight attendants who were aboard the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 that suffered a mid-air cabin panel blowout in January last…
FG approves N712bn to rebuild Lagos airport terminal
The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved N712 billion for the complete rehabilitation, upgrade, and modernisation of International Terminal One at Murtala…
IATA projects 4.1% annual growth for African aviation sector
The International Air Transport Association has projected that Africa’s aviation sector will grow at an average annual rate of 4.1 per cent…
UK air travel restored amid major glitch at control centre
Flights have resumed in the United Kingdom following major disruption caused by an air traffic control issue. The National Air Traffic Service…
Aeroflot reports information system glitch, flight delays possible
Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, announced on Monday that a failure in its information systems may lead to temporary disruptions in service operations.…
Passenger plane disappears from radar in Russia
A passenger aircraft operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines went off radar on Thursday during a domestic flight in Russia’s Far East, prompting…
FG approves pensions for retired Nigeria Airways workers after 22 years
The Federal Government has approved the long-awaited pensions for retired aviation workers, ending a wait of nearly 22 years. According to a…
EU aviation green rules may hurt airlines, Deloitte warns
The European Union’s current aviation sustainability policies could unintentionally weaken the competitiveness of European airlines and slow progress toward decarbonisation, according to…
NCAA orders airlines to enforce $10,000 cash declaration rule
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has instructed all international airlines operating in the country to strictly enforce the $10,000 currency declaration requirement…