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The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo SAN, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) States. A statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Minister’s appointment “was announced during the 4th Meeting of …
Nigeria’s leading and longest serving private domestic airline, Overland Airways has rolled out two new destinations in Nigeria to beef up its growing route network. From April 23, 2025. Overland Airways recommenced a thrice weekly flight on the Lagos-Abuja-Minna route. This flight restored air services to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna after over 15 years hiatus, and will …
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, the continued liberalization of skies under initiatives like the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), and demand for improved regional connectivity, the continent holds immense promise. Yet, for most African airlines, the most fundamental question remains: how do we sustainably finance fleet growth? Traditional …
By Ekelem Airhihen As the world welcomed the new year 2025, there was optimism that the global aviation industry would post some positive numbers. Revenues were expected to exceed one trillion dollars for the first time while more than five billion travellers were expected to take to the skies on over forty million flights. Also, there was expectation that air …
By Aminat Bakare The 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 19-21, 2025, adopted far-reaching recommendations. The event brought together delegates from the seven BAG member states, including Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Cabo Verde, as well as stakeholders and representatives from related aviation bodies. The Plenary was opened …
In line with its digital transformation strategy and the goal of improving operational efficiency, EGYPTAIR has “entered into a strategic partnership with SITA” to “modernize EGYPTAIR’s communication systems and digital infrastructure using advanced solutions like SITA Connect Go.” SITA says this strategic modernization “equips EGYPTAIR with scalable, cloud-native connectivity to meet growing bandwidth, security, and automation demands. With SITA Connect …
The global aviation industry has “remained strong and relevant” and is expected to reach new heights and “Traveler numbers will soon top 5 billion annually,” and the air cargo transport reaching 69 million tons, according to the Director General of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr. Willie Walsh. The IATA DG also urged states to leave aerospace industry out of …
Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal discussed the growth and development of the air transport sector in Cameroon, airport infrastructure development, the promotion of sustainable aviation in the African aviation sector, SAATM implementation amongst other topics that are peculiar to the African aviation sector. Q: How …
Ethiopian Airlines has marked “the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda.” According to the airline, “Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew, ET’s …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have “signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, into an international cargo airport.” The agreement, according to FAAN “aims to boost exports of agricultural produce and position Plateau State as a key player in global trade.” The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi …
