International air travel remains a vital link between Nigeria and the world, connecting passengers for business, education, tourism, and family visits. The country is served by five major international airports: Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Port Harcourt International Airport, and Akanu Ibiam International […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched theIntegrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA). Along with certification, the program […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with global management consultancy Oliver Wyman, has raised fresh concerns over mounting disruptions in the global aerospace supply chain that are threatening airline operations and costing the industry billions of dollars annually. In a new joint report titled: ‘Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain’, the two organisations […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Value of Air Transport study for Tanzania, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: USD 3.8 billion of economic activity (total impact including wider supply chain, […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Africa posted the strongest growth, as the global air cargo industry is maintaining its resilience as demand rose 4.1 per cent in August 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the report, the growth marks the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year expansion, underscoring the sector’s crucial role […]
