Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Nigerian Updates”
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Nigerian aviation company, Elin Air with the “Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC).” Elin Air says the certification enables it “to expand its scope of operations, moving beyond maintenance of its own fleet to servicing third-party aircraft.” This certification comes after Elin Air’s “historic achievement earlier in the year, …
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), a global leader in commercial aircraft, is expanding its footprint in Africa with “the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from Regional One, and the respective placement of both aircraft with Cally Air. The airline is the state-backed carrier of Cross River State, Nigeria, and will operate the aircraft …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the “commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air, in line with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda aimed at promoting the growth of indigenous airlines, the DGCAs mantra enhancing ease of doing business, and deepening sectoral reforms.” According to the CAA, “Enugu Air has designated XEJET as …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) has “commissioned the newly constructed access road leading to the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.” A statement from Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister, said the Honourable Minister also “laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new protocol lounge at …
A Nigerian delegation led by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN and the Charge D’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Ireland, Mrs. Ibiyemi Ajiboye-Roberts, has undertaken a technical visit to Newcastle Aerodrome Aviation School located in Wicklow County, Dublin. A statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister says the …
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo SAN, has been appointed Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) States. A statement by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Minister’s appointment “was announced during the 4th Meeting of …
Nigeria’s leading and longest serving private domestic airline, Overland Airways has rolled out two new destinations in Nigeria to beef up its growing route network. From April 23, 2025. Overland Airways recommenced a thrice weekly flight on the Lagos-Abuja-Minna route. This flight restored air services to the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna after over 15 years hiatus, and will …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have “signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, into an international cargo airport.” The agreement, according to FAAN “aims to boost exports of agricultural produce and position Plateau State as a key player in global trade.” The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi …
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, …
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 …
