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ACI World Warns Against Proposed Aviation Tax Ahead of COP30

Airports Council International (ACI) World has raised alarm over a new international tax proposal on air travel, cautioning that such a move could threaten...

FG Approves Air Peace for Direct Nigeria–Brazil Flights

In a significant move to boost air connectivity between Africa and South America, the Federal Government has designated Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, to...

ValueJet Taps Into Gambia’s Tourism Potential with Direct, Low-Cost Flights

ValueJet, Nigeria’s fast-growing airline, is making waves in West African aviation by connecting Nigerian travellers to The Gambia with direct, budget-friendly flights. Since launching...

Wakanow, NG Eagle Partner to Boost Domestic Flight Access

Wakanow, Nigeria’s leading travel tech company, has onboarded new domestic airline NG Eagle to its booking platform, significantly expanding local flight access for travelers...

Delta Reports Record $1.8B Profit in June 2025 Quarter

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has released its financial and operational results for the June quarter of 2025, marking a record-setting period with strong...

Air Peace Flight Skids Off Port Harcourt Runway, No Injuries

An Air Peace flight operating as P47190 from Lagos to Port Harcourt experienced a runway excursion after landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport...

Qatar Airways’ Launches Privilege Club Pro

Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to seamlessly collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly...

NCAT Matriculates 200, Urges Discipline in Aviation Studies

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has matriculated 200 students into its 2024/2025 academic session, reaffirming its commitment to developing world-class aviation...

FAAN, Customs Strengthen Collaboration to Get Nigeria Off FATF Grey List

In a renewed push to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and...

TAAG Angola to Launch Luanda–Nairobi Flights September 1

TAAG Angola Airlines will begin direct flights between Luanda and Nairobi on September 1, 2025, marking a major milestone in its regional expansion strategy....