CAA Singapore Signs MOU With Cameroon and Comoros

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Aviation Authority of Cameroon and the Comoros. According to the CAAS, through the signing of these MoUs, Singapore is “stepping up support for Africa and the Caribbean in aviation training and development.” The signings took place on the side of the 42nd International Civil …

Eight African Countries Elected as ICAO Council Members

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At the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly, African countries alongside other countries were elected into the 36- Member Council. According to ICAO, the 36- Member council elections divided into three parts, with part I being “states of chief importance in air transport”, and Part II being “States which make the largest contribution to the provision …

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Aviation Development 

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Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) principles and global aviation standards. Speaking at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo says, “Nigeria remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of ICAO.” He outlined bold steps to “position Nigeria as Africa’s aviation hub and called for stronger …

ICAO’s 42nd Assembly Records High Participation, Delivers Clear Mandate for Transformation of Aviation

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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly has given the Organization a clear mandate to “pursue its long-term strategy for transforming air transport, with Member States adopting resolutions in support of eliminating fatalities, reducing carbon emissions to net-zero, and ensuring no country is left behind as air services grow in emerging economies.” ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the close …

ICAO Recognises African Countries For Their Achievements In Aviation Safety and Security

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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has recognised “Albania, Azerbaijan, Botswana, India, Morocco, Oman and Senegal” for their achievements in aviation Safety and has also recognised “Angola, Bahrain, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova and Togo” for their achievements in aviation security. The Council President Certificates were awarded to the states during the opening ceremony of the 42nd session of the Assembly …

The New Tax Act 2025: Implications For The Nigerian Aviation Industry

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By Aminat Bakare   Nigeria is bracing itself for a significant change in taxation as the Federal government of Nigeria’s new tax laws are billed for implementation from January 1, 2026. The new tax regime will have impact on corporate taxation, personal income tax, VAT amongst other significant effects for companies and individuals. In other to create awareness for the …

United Nigeria Airlines Signs Agreement For Six Boeing 737-800 Delivery

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United Nigeria Airlines, has signed “a landmark aircraft sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic acquisition and fleet expansion marks a new phase in United Nigeria Airlines’ strategic plan and growth. The airline confirms that this agreement “represents not only the acquisition of aircraft but also a ground-breaking opportunity for …

FAAN MD, Olubunmi Kuku Elected as ACI Africa Vice President

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Nigeria’s Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. According to FAAN, “this election not only highlights her leadership but also elevates her from her previous role as Regional Advisor for Africa to a permanent member on the ACI World Governing Board.” It can be …

Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights to Lagos, Partners With SAHCO

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The national carrier of Tanzania, Air Tanzania has launched direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos and has selected Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc to “provide ground handling operations to Air Tanzania at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria.” ATCL Managing Director, Engineer Peter Ulanga, stated that the Lagos flights bring the company to a total of …

Airlink Completes Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions

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Airlink has “concluded its lease agreement with Azorra with the formal acceptance of the first three of ten new Embraer E195-E2 jetliners.” According to the airline, “The new aircraft, which seat up to 136 passengers in a two-by-two cabin layout, will provide Airlink with additional capacity to better compete on high-density routes such as Johannesburg-Cape Town, while the E195-E2s additional …