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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 …
The Secretary-General, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi says “aviation adds $2.5 billion to Nigeria’s GDP and supports roughly 216,700 jobs.” Mrs. Adeyemi noted that the figure is “an increase from $1.7 Billion last year.” Ms. Adeyemi stated this while delivering a presentation titled, “SAATM: Unlocking Nigeria’s Aviation Potential” at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National …
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku has stated that the challenges and gaps in the Nigerian aviation industry should not just be seen as obstacles but evidence of “Nigeria’s unparalleled investment portfolio.” While giving her opening speech and welcome remarks at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) which held in Lagos, Nigeria, …
Private Libyan airline, Buraq Air and Airbus have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 10 A320neo Family aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer.” The General Assembly President of Buraq Air, Fouzi Almiqalh and Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, Benoit de Saint Exupery signed the agreement at the Dubai Airshow. Fouzi Almiqalh said: “This …
Boeing and flydubai have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network.” Flydubai said “the 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency, range and reliability has enabled its network expansion, which now spans over 135 destinations, including new …
Avolon says it has agreed to lease five Airbus A320 family aircraft to Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline. The transaction was announced at the Dubai Airshow. According to Avolon, it “added Centrum Air as a customer earlier this year through the lease of an A320-200 that was delivered last month. The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 …
Ethiopian Airlines has placed “a firm order for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa.” According to the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, “this agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew …
Airbus and flydubai have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 150 A321neo aircraft making the airline a new Airbus customer. The agreement underscores the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth plans.” The Chairman of flydubai, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, signed the MoU agreement with the CEO, Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, Christian Scherer at the signing ceremony …
