The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has debunked a report that alleged that the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses. The report claimed that lawmakers called for the withdrawal of the approved airstrip license granted to the Living Faith Church known as Winners Chapel…

The Chairman of Air Peace Ltd., Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry. Onyema made the commendation at the Air Peace Airline’s 10th anniversary in Lagos, according to a statement. He said that the President had been intentional about bringing long-lasting changes aimed at making air travel friendly…

Boeing announced Friday that it plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce as it projected a large third-quarter loss in the wake of a machinist strike in the Seattle region. The aviation giant must "reset our workforce levels to align with our financial reality," Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said, adding that the cuts of…

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Fatai Buhari, has revealed that the Senate is working on a bill to regulate

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Wednesday advised all European airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, following an Iranian attack against Israel. "In view of the Iranian attack against Israel on October 1, 2024, and Israel's announcement of its intention to retaliate," the advisory warned carriers "not to perform flights in the airspace of Iran…

Aviation workers union has again directed all staff of aviation agencies to embark on nationwide protest from September 18th over the continued deduction of 50 percent of its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The union gave the directive in a joint statement signed by the National Union of Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hit the ground running with hands-on interventions in the troubled aviation sector.

Aviation workers have announced plans to shut down airports across Nigeria on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 over the Federal Government's 50% reduction in their revenue. The workers announced their plan to protest in a circular dated Wednesday, August 14, 2024 and signed by Comrades Ocheme Aba, Frances Akinjole, Abdul Rasaq Saidu, Sikiru Waheed and Olayinka…

Aviation staff at Kenya's main international airport will go on strike from next week over a contested investment proposal from an Indian conglomerate, their union said on Monday. About 10,000 members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union will walk out from August 19, its secretary general Moss Ndiema told AFP. The dispute centers on plans…

A helicopter crashed into the top of a Hilton hotel in northeastern Australia on Monday, killing the pilot and igniting a fiery explosion on the building's roof. Hundreds of patrons were evacuated from the DoubleTree by Hilton in the tropical tourist hub of Cairns after the twin engine helicopter crashed around 1:50 am local time.…

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in Africa, state media reported. The new hub will be able to handle 100 million passengers a year once completed in five years, Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Mesfin Tasew was quoted as saying at a press…

Aviation stakeholders have submitted that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, miscalculated by grounding Arik Air over a $2.5 million debt, noting that the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has an interest in the acquisition of assets of the airline.