The federal government has said that it will review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers in the country as part of efforts to bridge the manpower gaps in the sector. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made this known, said the retirement age will be reviewed upwards in order to ensure […]
•Says judges’ decisions on aviation cases shape Nigeria’s global reputation Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Thursday in Abuja, sought a stronger collaboration between the aviation regulatory authorities and the judiciary to enhance safety, accountability, and justice in the Nigerian aviation sector. Keyamo said this at the NCAA judges conference 2025, themed, […]
Stakeholders who are experts in aviation industry have explained how domestic airline operators could save so much money from dry leasing. According to them, if Nigerian carriers migrate from wet leasing of aircraft to dry leasing, it will save them about N26. 6 billion ($17,853,48000) annually. They are optimistic that domestic airlines will soon begin […]
For the past 30 years, there have been plans by the Nigerian government to establish a major aircraft maintenance facility, but the plans have remained elusive until last week when Air Peace, with government’s affirmation, made substantive commitment to establish one at Lagos airport. Generally, Airlines spend more money on fuel and aircraft maintenance, but […]
Nigeria has again been re-elected into Part 2 of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. The country secured a resounding 163 votes out of 185, thus confirming its influence and leadership in international aviation. The announcement of the re-election was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […]
