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Nigeria has marked a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever Nigeria International Airshow, an event the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN described as historic and long-awaited. Welcoming dignitaries, industry leaders and global partners, the Honorable Minister said, “It is with great pride and an even greater sense of responsibility that I welcome you …
The Federal Ministry of Aviation & Aerospace Development in partnership with Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative-ART has marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation history with the celebration of 100 years since the first flight landed in Kano, Nigeria with a grand celebration. The event was celebrated in the heart of the Nation’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The event brought …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets. According to the data, “African airlines saw a 16.6% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in October, the strongest rise of all regions. Capacity increased by 20.0% year-on-year.” The data also revealed that “Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN has pledged that the Federal government of Nigeria “will continue to play the international aeropolitics to ensure that our indigenous airlines sustain the gains already made, even as they continue to expand their routes while delivering excellent services.” In a goodwill message delivered at the Inaugural Lecture organized …
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, the governing body of ICAO, has “elected Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2026.” He succeeds Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since 2020. According to ICAO Mr Toshiyuki Onuma, who is currently the Representative of Japan on …
Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has modified its “Johannesburg- Nairobi schedule to provide optimal customer convenience from late March 2026.” Airlink says it will: “introduce a daily early morning south-bound service from Nairobi to Johannesburg, ensuring travellers arrive at the start of the working day and also in time for the morning wave of onward connections from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International …
Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator) has signed a multi-year contract with Tunisian carrier, Nouvelair for handling services at the Helsinki Airport. Aviator Airport Alliance says its team in “Finland will be providing a full scope of services, including passenger handling, ramp handling and de-icing. Nouvelair is currently running weekly charters between Helsinki and Monastir on the Tunisian coast.” Managing Director of …
Nigeria has confirmed its readiness to host the 2026 Airport Council International (Africa) Regional Conference and in preparation for the airport event ACI Africa Secretary, Mr. Ali Tounsi visited Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. SAN. In a statement signed by Mr. Henry Agbebire, Director, Public Affairs And Consumer Protection, the Federal Airports Authority of …
Over 400 Business Aircraft Now Operating In Africa ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has “successfully renewed its approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as multiple African civil aviation authorities.” These approvals cover Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. Execujet says the accreditations are the most held by any MRO in Africa. ExecuJet …
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that Lagos is about to join the league of states with multiple airports as he says “the Federal Government has granted all approvals for the future Lekki-Epe Airport on a PPP basis.” Speaking at the Federal Airports of Nigeria FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), the governor described Lagos State as …
