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Aviation Labor Groups Urge Privatization of NAMA
A coalition of aviation unions is advocating for the privatization or commercialization of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to improve infrastructure and financial sustainability.
United Nigeria Airlines Marks Expansion with New Aircraft and Global Partnerships
United Nigeria Airlines expanded its fleet with two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft and joined the IATA MITA network, signaling its move toward broader international operations.
Conflicting Views Emerge Following Federal Government Handover of Akanu Ibiam Airport to Aero Alliance
Disagreement persists between government officials, local leaders, and aviation experts over the recent privatization of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.
Berlin Airport Chief Warns EU Border Digital System Unsuitable for Summer Traffic
Berlin Airport's leadership warns that the new EU Entry-Exit System is causing unmanageable delays for non-EU travelers, prompting calls for urgent operational changes ahead of the summer season.
Authorities link Beijing skyscraper plane crash to pilot’s personal issues
A 66-year-old pilot acted out of personal distress when he crashed his plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower, according to local government findings.
Aviation Minister Confirms Private Jet Landed on Delta Road Due to Pilot Error
Minister Festus Keyamo clarified that the private aircraft landing on a Delta State road resulted from pilot error rather than mechanical failure, and the matter is now a national security investigation.
Keyamo Advocates Leveraging Miss World to Boost Nigeria’s Tourism Profile
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has called for the use of the Miss World platform to enhance Nigeria's global image and promote its tourism potential.
Fatal light aircraft crash kills two during flight experience in Essex
A two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in High Ongar, Essex, resulting in the deaths of two people participating in a flight experience.
NCAA Targets 90 Percent Resolution Rate for Air Passenger Grievances
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority reports progress in resolving passenger complaints and sets an ambitious goal of 90 percent resolution by the end of 2026.
Domestic Flight Costs Jump Over 20 Percent in May
New data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that domestic airfares increased by 20.8 percent in May 2026, alongside sharp price hikes across bus, motorcycle, and water transport sectors.