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International travellers to get higher compensation for deaths, flight delays - ICAO
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International travellers to get higher compensation for deaths, flight delays – ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization has officially implemented higher compensation limits for international flights, effective December 28, 2024. The new limits cover a range of passenger issues, including death, injury, delays, and baggage or cargo problems. The updated compensation includes an increase to $202,500 for death or injury, up from 128,821 Special Drawing Rights, which […]

FG inaugurates taskforce to combat illegal charter operations
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FG inaugurates taskforce to combat illegal charter operations

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated a Ministerial Task Force to address illegal private charter operations and related issues within the aviation industry. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the task force will conduct a comprehensive inventory of all Private Non-Commercial Flight holders and Air Operator Certificate holders. […]

Domestic airfares in Nigeria surge by 19% in one year - NBS
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Domestic airfares in Nigeria surge by 19% in one year – NBS

The average fare for domestic air transportation in Nigeria has increased by 19%, reaching N89,189.19 in April 2024, up from N74,947.30 in April 2023. This data is part of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for April 2024. Month-on-month, the April 2024 fare was 0.25% higher than the N88,964.86 average recorded in […]

FG suspends Nigeria Air until further notice
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FG suspends Nigeria Air until further notice

The Federal Government has indefinitely suspended the Air Nigeria Airline project, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, announced during a ministerial briefing marking the first year of the Tinubu administration on Monday. Keyamo clarified, “It remains suspended and it was never truly Air Nigeria. It was only labeled Air Nigeria. It was Ethiopian Airlines […]

Ex-aviation minister criticizes Emirates Airline’s return to Nigeria
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Ex-aviation minister criticizes Emirates Airline’s return to Nigeria

In response to Emirates Airline’s announcement to resume flight operations in Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has expressed strong criticism, calling the situation an embarrassment to the president and suggesting that the airline should not be allowed back so easily. During an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, Chidoka questioned the logic behind Nigeria’s […]

Top 10 African countries with most airlines in 2024
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Top 10 African countries with most airlines in 2024

Airlines across the continent encompass a spectrum, from established legacy carriers with global reach to agile regional operators catering to specific markets. Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and Royal Air Maroc rank among the continent’s prominent airlines. According to data from Planespotters, Nigeria leads the continent with the highest number of airlines, […]

Nigeria-UAE flights to resume soon – Keyamo
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Nigeria-UAE flights to resume soon – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, revealed that flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates will recommence soon. He made this announcement following a meeting with UAE Ambassador Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi in Abuja. Keyamo mentioned that the ambassador presented official communication from Emirates Airline, indicating a scheduled date for […]

Dubai shuts down airport as flood takes over runway
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Dubai shuts down airport as flood takes over runway

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, faced severe disruptions caused by heavy rains, leading to widespread flooding across major highways and impacting operations at the city-state’s primary airport. The flooding began overnight, turning typically arid streets into vast ponds and affecting airport tarmacs. Dubai International Airport, a crucial global hub for international travel and home […]

Bi-Courtney urges FG, airlines partnership on regional flights
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Bi-Courtney urges FG, airlines partnership on regional flights

Onwubuke Melvin   A strategic partnership between the Federal Government and airlines has been called for by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in order to exploit the untapped revenue potential of regional flight operations. BASL pointed out that in addition to the significant revenue of regional […]

Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
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Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January – IATA

Melvin onwubuke The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by 18.4 per cent compared to January 2023 levels (19.8 per cent for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth […]

Keyamo, others in France to secure investment
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Keyamo, others in France to secure investment

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , is leading a distinguished Nigerian delegation on a four-day Nigeria-France Bilateral Business Forum in France. The primary objective is to strengthen cooperation and attract private sector investment from France to enhance Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. During the forum, Minister Keyamo and the Nigerian delegation presented a […]

Aviation ministry gets N40bn approval for NAVAID upgrade
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Aviation ministry gets N40bn approval for NAVAID upgrade

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced that he has been granted clearance to spend N40 billion on upgrading and purchasing navigational equipment across the country. ThisDay reported that this was disclosed by Keyamo in an interview where he stated that the condition of the facilities prompted him to ask the President for immediate […]