‘Enugu Air Will Create Jobs, Not Bureaucracy’: Transport Commissioner Ozo Defends State Airline Strategy
Enugu’s commissioner says new airline will generate jobs, boost tourism, and transform the state’s economy within years
Enugu’s commissioner says new airline will generate jobs, boost tourism, and transform the state’s economy within years
Max Air has been the most unresponsive domestic airline per passenger complaints, according to data from NCAA’s Consumer Protection Department.
Airline operators laud aviation minister Festus Keyamo as a “God-sent” figure revitalising Nigeria’s aviation industry.
Air Peace Flight P47150 on the Lagos–Owerri route returned to base Saturday morning following a bird strike incident.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged extortion of passengers and poor service by airlines, demanding aviation sector reforms from Minister Keyamo.
Excerpt: Lack of aircraft capacity among private airlines is driving up ticket prices, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo.
The Nigerian government has rested its ambition to establish a national carrier, moving its focus to the growth of domestic airlines
United Nigeria Airlines, Chairman Okonkwo says excessive regulatory fees and limited government support are crippling Nigeria’s domestic aviation industry
NCAA warns airlines against selling tickets and deporting passengers midway due to visa/travel restrictions, threatens fines and suspension.
Emirates Airlines has reaffirmed commitment to Nigeria, dismissing rumors of withdrawal from the Lagos-Dubai route.
Passengers were evacuated as an American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport.
Aviation Minister Keyamo has warned foreign airlines to patronise Nigerian caterers or risk denial of summer schedule approvals
Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, has declared his intention to challenge Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Anambra’s 2025 election.
A Delta Air Lines flight has crash-landed in Toronto, flipping upside-down and critically injuring eight passengers on Monday.
NCAA has said delayed remittance of ticket sales charges by airlines hinders service delivery, staff training, and long-term financial planning.
An American Airlines jet carrying dozens of passengers has crashed into the Potomac River after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter.
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Okonkwo has urged passengers to remain patient during delays, highlighting Nigeria’s top-tier aviation safety.
Dozens of passengers sustained injuries after a Washington-bound United Airlines flight made an emergency return to Lagos for “technical” reasons.
Afreximbank has said that it is committed to financing aircraft acquisition for Nigerian airlines.
Airlines, including Lufthansa, have announced plans to resume Middle East flights cautiously following a ceasefire agreement in the region.
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