AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS

Airbus Writes Aviation Minister, Pledges to Work with Nigeria to Boost Air Transport

World’s third largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has pledged to work with Nigeria to boost air transport in the country. This was contained in a letter written to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo by Airbus Vice President in charge of Sales for Africa, Hadi Akoum, dated March 20, 2024. In acknowledgement and […]

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Experts: Why UAE May Not Lift Travel Restriction against Nigeria Soon

Experts in the nation’s aviation sector have explained why, in their opinion, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may not lift travel restrictions against Nigeria and restore relations between the two countries in the foreseeable future. The experts told THISDAY that the decision to maintain diplomatic impasse against Nigeria is deliberate because Nigeria do not fit […]

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How FX Fluctuation, Government Policies Encumber Airlines’ Aircraft Acquisition, Lifespan

It has emerged that factors such as foreign exchange fluctuations, age limited of aircraft set by the federal government and high interest rate are responsible for the short lifespan of Nigerian airlines and their inability to acquire new aircraft. Analysts believe this is why no Nigerian carrier has operated schedule service for up to 30 […]

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Nigeria Suspends Flights to Niger Republic as Part of ECOWAS Resolutions

The Federal Government has suspended commercial flights from Niger Republic to Nigeria and from Nigeria to the nation’s northern neighbouring country.  This is part of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) resolutions against Niger Republic, which on July 26, 2023 ousted its duly elected President, Mohamed Bazoun in a Coup and was replaced by […]

AIRSPACE

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger May Close Airspace against Nigerian Flights, Aviation Stakeholders Warn

Following the official resignation of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), after alleging marginalisation from Nigeria’s President who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Bloc, stakeholders in the aviation industry have warned that the three countries may close their airspace against flights emanating from Nigeria. The stakeholders are […]