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Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo SAN has ordered a two-month suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees across Nigeria. This order was given after meeting with “the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and his team from the oil industry, including the CEO of the Nigerian Upstream …
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) has submitted a national action plan for the aviation sector until the year 2028 to the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO). Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny said: “We are moving forward with a national plan that transforms sustainability from an international commitment to an economic power that enhances Egypt’s position in …
By Aminat Bakare Nigeria marked a major milestone in its aviation history with the successful hosting of its first-ever International Airshow, held from December 2 – 4, 2025, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The event, which attracted over 3,000 attendees and over 60 exhibitors ranging from airlines, aviation equipment manufacturers and stakeholders amongst others revealed that the nation is …
According to media reports, “EgyptAir is expected to receive the first Boeing 737-MAX aircraft in January 2026 under the deal for leasing 18 of the model through US-based Air Lease Corporation.” It was reported that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a meeting with Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global. It can be recalled that in 2023, the airline leased …
By Seton Serge Hodonou How can Africa ensure that aviation training becomes a catalyst – not a constraint – for sustainable air transport development? Air Traffic Control Officers, safety inspectors, engineers, pilots, and airport operators all rely on one critical enabler: quality aviation training. And yet, across the African continent, training remains a structural weakness in the aviation system. …
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 …
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 …
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as Managing Director of the company to continue the repositioning of the organization and “align airport development with national tourism goals to position Zambia as a leading regional destination.” The appointment of Mr. Desai, according to the airport company, “underscores the …
Nigeria’s leading Ground Handling company, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc” has renewed their ground handling contract to continue to provide aviation ground handling services for British Airways (BA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for the next five years.” The Ground handler says British Airways moved its ground …
-As part of the pilot stage NACO and To70 will implement ESG for Rwanda Airport Airports Council International (ACI) World has confirmed that “global aviation consultancies and leaders in sustainable aviation, NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants), a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, and To70, have been selected to lead the creation of a global standardized framework for improved airport environmental, social, and …
