Nigeria flags off RwandaAir on Nigeria–East/Southern Africa air cargo route
Nigeria has officially flagged off RwandaAir’s first dedicated cargo flight on the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Route, creating a new logistics corridor…
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FAAN probes staff over alleged N4.4bn gold smuggling scheme
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has launched an official investigation into allegations of gold smuggling involving some of its personnel. The…
Ground handlers restore services to Max Air after debt payment
Ground handling companies in Nigeria have resumed services to Max Air after the airline entered fresh negotiations and made a partial payment…
Keyamo condemns private jet’s illegal landing on Delta road
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the incident at the Asaba airport, where a private jet missed…
IATA cuts African airlines’ 2026 profit forecast to $100m
The International Air Transport Association has revised African airlines’ net profit forecast for 2026 to $100 million. The projection is contained in…
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 increasing domestic capacity by 21.7 per cent…
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, with available seats increasing by 21.7 per…
Lufthansa 787 aircraft suffers nose-gear collapse in Germany
The front landing gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787 has collapsed while the aircraft was parked at Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Video…
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 International Air Transport Association warning that many…
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 to save over 59 million gallons of…
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, as authorities move to secure domestic supply…
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, has intensified efforts to prevent the entry…