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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hosted the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Mahmud Adam Kambari, on a high-level familiarization visit to its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. FAAN said: “The visit marked a significant step in deepening institutional synergy between the Ministry and FAAN, with a focus on advancing efficiency, sustainability, and …
Ethiopian Airlines and aircraft manufacturer, Boeing have announced “the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order.” Ethiopian Airlines says it will “use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo SAN has held strategic bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej in Riyadh. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. …
Mr. Omar Ali Adib, Senior Vice President, Middle East And Africa at Rolls-Royce, a seasoned aerospace executive, in this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal discussed issues on the demand for aircraft engine in Africa, supply chain issues, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, skilled workforce shortage in the African aviation industry and Rolls-Royce’s footprint in the African aviation market, amongst …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has received “Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the opening of the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech.” In a statement the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa said: “The 20-year roadmap (2025–2045) …
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that “the Board of Directors of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Mr. Moses Wekesa as the new Managing Director/CEO.” Kenya Airports Authority says, “this decision follows a rigorous, competitive interview process that identified Mr. Wekesa as the ideal leader to drive KAA’s ambitious growth agenda. He has managed high-impact projects across diverse …
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has recognised “its best suppliers of the year in 10 award categories during the 2026 Embraer Suppliers Conference (ESC), honoring partners whose consistent execution and collaboration have been central to operational efficiency and strong performance in 2025 across its global supply chain.” Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply at Embraer, Roberto Chaves said: “Embraer is …
Aircraft manufacturer, ATR has appointed Damien Proust as Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation at ATR, effective May 1st, 2026. The aircraft manufacturer says, “Damien will report directly to ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. He succeeds Daniel Cuchet, who is taking over the position of Chief Engineer for the A380 and A310/300 in-service aircraft at Airbus, …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reaffirmed “its leadership in Nigeria’s aviation industry as the sole ground handling service provider at the commissioning of the newly completed Gateway International Airport at Iperu, Ogun State Airport by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).” A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Adetola …
Southern Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA) has announced that “following a Board meeting, the Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, in her capacity as shareholder representative, together with the Board of South African Airways (SAA), has accepted the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, with effect from the end of April 2026.” SAA says, “the …
