Airlines

Air Peace, Brazil’s Embraer to Build Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Lagos

Air Peace, in collaboration with Embraer, one of the world’s major aircraft manufacturers, has completed plans to build a modern Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos for the maintenance of single and double aisle commercial aircraft in Nigeria, West and Central Africa. That was disclosed yesterday by Chairman and CEO of Air Peace […]

Airlines

How Nigerian Carriers Benefit from International Routes

Over the years, it has been taken for granted by policy makers and appointed political leaders who manage air transport in Nigeria that Nigerian airlines do not have capacity and therefore will not be encouraged to operate international destinations. An industry insider told THISDAY that when the former Minister of Aviation was chiding Nigerian carriers, telling […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FG, UAE Agree on Reciprocal Rights as Minister Negotiates New BASA before Emirates Flight Resumption Next Week

The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed on reciprocal rights, as world mega carrier, Emirates Airlines is set to resume Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024; indicating that Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, which hitherto operated the route can also resume flight operations to the Middle East country. This is […]

AIRSPACE

U.S.-Nigeria Open Skies Pact Takes Flight: Boosting Aviation and Economic Ties

The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, provisionally active since 2000, officially commenced on May 13, 2024. Transitioning into full effect, this bilateral pact signifies a pivotal advancement in fostering a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. Upholding commitments to aviation safety and security, the agreement allows […]