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Nigeria, UAE Sign Amended BASA to Strengthen Aviation Ties

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing...

Emirates and Air Peace Sign Interline Agreement, Expanding Travel Choices to 13 Cities in...

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed an interline agreement with West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, enhancing connectivity for passengers travelling to...

Emirates Records 75% Load Factor on Lagos-Dubai Route

Four months after resuming operations in Nigeria, Emirates Airlines has achieved a 75% load factor on its Lagos-Dubai route, signaling a strong comeback in...

NAMA Scores 76.5% in ICPC Ethics and Integrity Compliance Rating

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has achieved a 76.5% compliance score in the 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) conducted by the...

NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines, Including Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially sanctioned Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Arik Air, and Aero Contractors for various infractions,...

Heathrow Unveils Newly Upgraded Private Terminal for VIP Guests

Heathrow has unveiled the transformation of its exclusive VIP suite, which offers a discreet, luxury and personalised service for high profile guests. This is...

Edinburgh Approves UK’s First Tourist Tax for Overnight Stays

Edinburgh will introduce a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays from mid-2026, making it the first UK city to implement such a levy. As...

Sanwo-Olu Signs MoU for Lekki-Epe International Airport

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the internationally renowned Summa Group for the development and construction of the Lekki-Epe...

IATA Releases 2025 Manuals with Key Industry Updates

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the 2025 edition of its industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, incorporating over 350...

Najomo Champions Transparent Procurement for Aviation Growth

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has emphasized the need for a transparent and efficient procurement system...