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AfDB, JGC Partner to Drive Africa’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The African Development Bank and JGC Corporation, a leading Japanese engineering company, have signed an agreement to explore cooperation in the development of sustainable...

Delta Jets Collide on LaGuardia Taxiway, NTSB Investigates

Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided Wednesday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, injuring a flight attendant and damaging both aircraft. The incident...

Lufthansa Turns to AI, Cuts 4,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul

The Lufthansa Group has unveiled sweeping plans to modernize its operations through artificial intelligence, automation, and digitisation, a strategy that will see around 4,000...

Aviation Adds $2.5bn to Nigeria’s GDP, Says IATA Report

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that Nigeria’s aviation sector contributes $2.5 billion annually to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting...

TLG, VivaJets Seal $10m Landmark Nigerian Aviation Deal

TLG Capital has closed a US$10 million facility for VivaJets, a subsidiary of Nigerian aviation services platform Falcon Aero, in partnership with Wema Bank....

Heathrow Hits Historic High with Over 8 Million Passengers in August

Heathrow Airport has set a new benchmark for European aviation, surpassing 8 million passengers in a single month for the first time in its...

Emirates Introduces Premium Economy to Kuala Lumpur on Newly Retrofitted Boeing 777

As part of its commitment to offering a consistent and enhanced travel experience for passengers travelling to and from Malaysia, Emirates has deployed its...

DHL Unveils Exporters of the Year Awards for SMEs in Africa

DHL has announced the inaugural launch of the DHL Exporters of the Year Awards across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The awards aim to recognise and...

Air Peace Receives Second Embraer 190

Air Peace Ltd. has announced the arrival of its second Embraer 190 aircraft, boosting its fleet and strengthening capacity for domestic and regional operations. This...

Nigeria Weighs China’s C919 Jet for Local Airline Use

Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is considering certifying China’s C919 jet for domestic carriers, marking a potential shift in the country’s aviation landscape. NCAA Director-General,...