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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that it is implementing stricter enforcement measures to further strengthen its cost recovery. The Director General of the CAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director, Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff stated this at a stakeholders’ retreat on Civil Aviation Cost Recovery and Revenue Optimisation held recently in Lagos. The …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN has called for collaboration among stakeholders to tackle the challenges facing Nigeria’s aviation fuel sector. The Minister made the call at a Colloquium organized by aviation fueling company, CITA Energies Limited and League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos. The Honourable Minister, who was …
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has marked its “35 years of uninterrupted service at Brussels Airport, underscoring a long-standing partnership that serves as a pillar of the airline’s European operations and a vital connection between Morocco, Africa, and Europe.” According to the Cargo carrier, “Since the inaugural cargo flight to Brussels in 1990, the carrier has elevated Brussels to one of …
Saudi Arabia Avilease and Riyadh Air have signed their first aircraft lease. Riyadh Air says, “the agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and positions AviLease as the inaugural lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s newest airline.” The “delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025”, marking a key milestone as it moves closer to its commercial launch. According to Riyadh Air, “the …
A new airline devoted to transporting humanitarian aid, BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines (BlueLight), has been officially official launched. According to the promoters, “BlueLight will operate as a fully non-profit entity governed by Swiss standards of transparency and neutrality. Headquartered in Geneva, the international capital of humanitarian diplomacy, BlueLight has been founded to close one of the most persistent gaps in global …
US carrier Delta Air Lines has “officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity.” Delta says the route will be operated three-times a week using its Boeing 767-400ER, linking Marrakech “Red City” to more than 125 U.S. destinations via Delta’s …
Nigerian airline, Air Peace has launched direct flight services between Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital and London Heathrow Airport, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the airline’s history. The inaugural ceremony which was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was witnessed by the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Barrister. Festus Keyamo, who reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s support for local …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards”. IATA’s Senior Vice President of Products and Services, Frederic Leger said:, “Global standards have made flying safe and reliable. For eight decades, IATA’s member …
It is known that controlling costs is key in any industry. But while “the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung by inefficient manual components. Manual processes that are open to error, and worse, intentional third-party fraud”. SITA says it has “launched AeroCost Manager, a new …
Avolon has announced the “agreement of a sale and leaseback for one new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines (‘TAAG’), the national carrier of Angola.” Avolon says this is its first aircraft on lease to TAAG and it was delivered at the end of September. The aircraft, according to the lessor, is “Powered by General Electric GEnx engines… …
