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Heathrow Hits Record 39.9m Passengers, Eyes Expansion

Heathrow Airport welcomed a record 39.9 million passengers in the first half of 2025, its busiest six-month period ever, driven by strong demand for...

Aviation Sector: Cabinet Okays N900bn for Infrastructure Upgrades

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth over ₦900 billion for massive infrastructure upgrades across Nigeria’s aviation sector. Briefing State House correspondents on...

UK Air Traffic Glitch Grounds Over 100 Flights

A technical fault in the UK’s air traffic control system caused major disruption on Wednesday, grounding more than 100 flights and stranding thousands of...

FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards

FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

DXB Marks Busiest H1 With 46m Guests Despite Regional Headwinds

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. The 2.3% year-on-year...

NCAA Orders Airlines to Compensate Passengers for Delayed Luggage or Face Penalties

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its directive to domestic and international airlines operating in the country to comply with the mandatory...

Heathrow Unveils £10 Billion Private Investment Plan to Elevate Passenger Experience and Boost UK...

Heathrow Airport has announced an ambitious £10 billion private investment plan, its most significant transformation in over a decade, aimed at delivering faster, smoother,...

Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa With a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg

Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of partnership with...

FAAN Partners with Dubai-Based ATOM Training Services to Boost Aviation Workforce Capacity

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a major step toward enhancing workforce development by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

Ethiopian Airlines Group Inaugurates Major MRO Expansion

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of...