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Port Harcourt Airport Upgrade to Cause Temporary Disruptions

Passengers and airport users should prepare for temporary disruptions at Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) as Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, initiates a major...

FG to Advance Technology Towards Safer Skies – Keyamo

The Federal Government says it will engage more technologies to improve efficiency, passenger experience and safer skies in the aviation sector. Mr Festus Keyamo, the...

Tinubu’s Forex Policy Has Transformed Domestic Airline Operations

Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Founder, United Nigeria Airline, has commended the Federal Government for creating an enabling environment for domestic airline operators to thrive. Okonkwo, while...

Emirates Opens Its Most Expansive Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

Emirates has recently opened its new lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1). The newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the airport's latest...

Wakanow Onboards XEJet to Booking Platform

 In a move that underscores the growing digitization of Africa’s travel industry, Wakanow, leading travel agency in Nigeria has integrated XEJet, Nigeria’s premium domestic airline, into...

Three Unruly Passengers Arrested on Air Peace London-Lagos Flight

Security operatives at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, arrested three passengers for disruptive behavior aboard an Air Peace flight from London to Lagos....

Louisville’s $1 billion Capital Development Programme Gathers Pace

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) will see more than $1 billion of investment as part of the SDF Next Program, its on-going capital...

Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day With Emirates

Love is taking off at Emirates this February 14, as customers are treated to Valentine-themed cakes and chocolates onboard, a range of decadent pink...

Africa Gains Key Aviation Deals at Global Summit on Sustainability

The Global Aviation Summit secured major commitments for sustainable air transport development, with Africa emerging as a key beneficiary. Commitments included the development of...

Embraer Hits Record $26.3B Backlog in Q4 2024, Up 40% YoY

Embraer reported an all-time high backlog of $26.3 billion in the last quarter of 2024, marking a 40% increase year-on-year and a 16% rise...