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Istanbul Tops Frankfurt as Europe’s Leading Cargo Airport

Istanbul Airport has overtaken Frankfurt Airport to become Europe’s busiest air cargo hub, marking a significant shift in the continent’s logistics landscape, according to...

Nigeria Moves Against Violation of Airspace, Breach of Aviation Protocols

The Federal Government has taken steps to address the trend of airspace violations by foreign aircrafts operating within the sovereign airspace of Nigeria without...

Alleged N76bn Fraud: EFCC Witness & Ex-Union Bank ED Reveals He Wrote-Off Arik’s $2.3m...

A former Group Executive Director of Union Bank PLC, Mr. Austine Obigwe, on Wednesday testified before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in...

FG Resumes $300 Helicopter Landing Fee via NAEBI

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the $300 helicopter landing levy and directed NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited to resume its role as...

NCAT Closes Training Gaps, Expands Infrastructure, Goes Green

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is undergoing a major transformation to close critical training gaps, modernise infrastructure, and align with global...

Hyatt’s Brand Footprint in Africa Set for 50% Rooms Growth by End of 2030

Hyatt has announced that it expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end of 2030. In the past...

FG Launches Intra-African Air Cargo Route with 50% Discount

The Federal Government has officially launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, offering up to 50–75% discounts on freight costs to empower Nigerian exporters—especially...

Nigeria, Venezuela to Launch Direct Flights via CONVIASA

Nigeria and Venezuela are set to launch direct flights between Abuja and Caracas through Venezuela’s national carrier, CONVIASA Airlines, marking a significant step in...

NAHCO Targets ₦300bn Turnover with 5-Year Growth Plan

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at pushing its turnover beyond ₦300 billion, leveraging diversification,...

Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Strategic Partnership

Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed their longstanding partnership which includes a reciprocal codesharing agreement on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner...