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United Flight Returns to Lagos After Passenger Seizure

A United Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., was forced to return to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday following a...

Drama as Passenger Forcibly Removed From Enugu Air Flight

Barely weeks after the viral confrontation involving Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight, another case of passenger misconduct has hit the Nigerian aviation...

Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello

Adds New Passenger Service to the Airport Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally...

U.S. Tourism Faces Sharp Decline Amid Canadian Boycott

The once-bustling summer streets of Seattle are noticeably quieter this year, with far fewer Canadian visitors crossing the border. According to CNN Travel, local...

Foreign Airlines Earn $1.7bn Yearly on Nigerian Routes

Foreign airlines are reaping huge financial rewards from Nigeria’s international air transport sector, earning between $1.0 billion and $1.7 billion annually, while local carriers...

Africa’s Top Stays: Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels

Looking for a hotel that truly has it all—exceptional service, cozy rooms, and unforgettable experiences? These award-winning spots set the standard. The Travelers’ Choice Best...

Africa Outpaces Global Trend as Passenger Demand Rises in July

Africa’s aviation market continued its steady recovery in July 2025, standing out as the only region to record an improvement in load factor despite...

Customs Controller Commissions Advanced Cargo Screening X-ray Machine at SAHCO Facility

In a strategic move to enhance trade facilitation and strengthen cargo security, the Controller of Customs in charge of Hajj and Cargo Terminal, Controller...

RwandAir Strengthens Fleet with New Boeing 737-800s

RwandAir has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft this month, one of which has already entered service. Alongside these...

Abuja, Lagos, Rivers Drive 70% of Nigeria’s Aviation GDP

Nigeria’s air transport sector generated N215.6 billion for the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, according to the latest report from the National...