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IATA Executive Highlights Barriers to African Aviation Growth
IATA executive Kamil Al-Awadhi warns that ignored bilateral agreements, excessive taxes, and poor policy coordination are severely limiting the growth of the African aviation industry.
Pilot killed in light aircraft crash close to Devon airfield
A female pilot has died after her light aircraft crashed onto a farm near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and an investigation.
Wakanow CEO Attributes High African Airfares to Structural Hurdles
Wakanow CEO Bayo Adedeji explains that structural barriers like taxes and lack of regional integration, rather than airline greed, make African air travel expensive.
United Nigeria Airlines Explains Why Fuel Costs Are Not Being Fully Shifted to Passengers
United Nigeria Airlines explains that despite high aviation fuel costs, carriers are managing ticket prices through revenue strategies while preparing for a major regional expansion into West and Central Africa.
Festus Keyamo Announces Upcoming Concessions for Three Additional Airports
Minister Festus Keyamo has announced that three additional Nigerian airports are set for concession following the successful transition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to private management.
NAHCO Announces New Airline Agreements and Solar Export Expansion
NAHCO Aviance has renewed multiple airline contracts, signed a deal with FlyGabon, and is now handling the export of solar cells to the United States.
Aviation Expert Nwuba Disputes IATA Ranking of Nigeria’s Airline Market
Aviation expert Dr. Alex Nwuba challenges IATA's negative ranking of Nigeria's airline industry, urging operators to focus on regional growth to maximize profitability.
FAAN Mulls New Deadline for Airport Cab Vehicle Standards After Strike Threats
FAAN is considering extending the deadline for its vehicle age policy to October 2026 following strike threats from airport cab operators in Lagos and Abuja.
Campaigners Evaluate Legal Options Following High Court Loss Over Gatwick Expansion
Opponents of the Gatwick Airport expansion are considering an appeal after the High Court rejected their legal challenge against the government-approved runway project.
Air Peace Boss Warns of Industry Collapse Amid Soaring Jet-A1 Costs
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema reports that Nigerian airlines are relying on bank loans to manage a 250 percent spike in fuel costs, urging President Tinubu to reform aviation taxes to prevent industry-wide collapse.