Tag: United States
Hilton Expands Global Hotel Footprint as Second-Quarter Profit and Room Growth...
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, driven by rising demand, continued expansion across its global portfolio and a record development...
Dangote Refinery Strengthens Grip on Europe’s Aviation Fuel Market
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reinforced its position in the global aviation fuel market after supplying more than 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel to Europe...
VivaJets Strengthens African Expansion with 44-Seat ERJ-140 Charter Aircraft
VivaJets has expanded its charter operations with the addition of a 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140, a move that broadens its capacity beyond executive travel and...
FAA Moves to Streamline Aircraft Certification With New Safety Rules
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a proposal to modernise the certification process for commercial aircraft, introducing new performance-based airworthiness standards...
Onyema Seeks Urgent Reforms as Rising Costs Threaten Survival of Nigerian...
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has called for urgent government intervention in Nigeria’s aviation sector, warning that mounting...
U.S. Airlines Swing to $966 Million Loss as Industry Profitability Weakens
U.S. passenger airlines recorded a combined after-tax net loss of $966 million in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a significant deterioration in industry...
Delta Flight to Lagos Turns Back Mid-Atlantic After Eight Hours Over...
Passengers travelling from the United States to Nigeria aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to Lagos endured an unexpected disruption after the aircraft turned...
African Airlines Post Strongest Global Passenger Growth Despite Middle East Disruptions
African airlines recorded the strongest passenger traffic growth globally in March 2026, underscoring the continent’s growing aviation momentum despite geopolitical tensions and fuel market...
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Direct Flights to Atlanta
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has announced that it will be resuming its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and...
U.S. Warns of Possible Airport Closures as Funding Standoff Strains Security...
The United States government has warned that some airports, particularly smaller ones, could be forced to shut down if the ongoing funding standoff continues...