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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the “United States of America Transportation Security Administration (US TSA) team is conducting a special focus assessment visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from June 10 to 13, 2025.” The five-man team according to NCAA, “includes Aron Tomchuck (team lead), Lori Silcox (US TSA Representative, West Africa), Julian Persaud (Director, …
Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air carriers certified in Suriname and Tanzania, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) says they are “engaging the European Union to ensure that issues raised during their assessment in Tanzania are fully addressed and the ban lifted to allow any Air carrier certified in Tanzania to …
Embraer has published “Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category.” According to Market Outlook 2025 World passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is forecast to grow 3.9% annually through 2044 and Africa’s growth rate projected at 4.4%. According to the report, there will be 10,500 orders for new aircraft, 8720 …
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has signed “a long-term contract with AIRPM to implement AIRPMx, a cutting-edge network planning and optimization platform developed through a joint venture between Milanamos SAS and AviaPro.” According to AviaPro, “The agreement follows a successful trial period during which Air Seychelles saw significant enhancements in its commercial planning and decision-making …
by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the industry. One major sector that will play a critical role in this growth is the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services sector. Industry figures project that between 2024 and 2033 Africa’s MRO spend with be about 32.6Billion USD. Boeing projects …
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for January 2025 global air cargo markets shows the total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Last year airlines in Africa saw an 8.5% rise in …
By Aminat Bakare Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged as a transformative force in Nigeria’s aviation sector. His strategic leadership, relentless drive, and clear vision for an improved industry have set him apart. Barrister Keyamo’s efforts are shaping the future of Nigerian aviation, repositioning the country’s aviation Industry. According …
Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and Lagos-Jalingo Flights Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline has continued its strategic route expansion with its recent partnership with the Niger State government, to commence “flight services to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, the capital city of Niger State from Lagos and Abuja, effective April 23, 2025.” …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has acquired “the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X, the newest breakthrough in Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology.” This makes SAHCO the first and only ground handling company in Nigeria to integrate this advanced system. According to the Ground Handling Company, “The state-of-the-art machine will significantly boost SAHCO’s cargo screening capabilities, ensuring precise detection of explosives and …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a “temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.” The closure, according to FAAN is scheduled for “03:00 Hrs of 3rd March 23:59Hrs of 4th March 2025.” In a release, Mrs. Obiagheli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN said: “this closure is due …
