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Safety Over Revenue: FG Defends Dana Air Shutdown, Begins Asset Seizure
By Anscella Obike
The Federal Government has announced steps to recover assets belonging to Dana Air to refund passengers and travel agents affected by the airline’s suspension. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria–Brazil Air Link: A New Era for Aviation
By Silverline Ifeanyi Onyeabor
Nothing beats a fruitful diplomatic journey, the kind Nigerians expect to yield real dividends at home. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to Brazil delivered just that, with the signing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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What Ibom Air Passenger Drama Reveals About Aviation Culture in Nigeria
By Silverline Ifeanyi Martins
A Routine Flight, a Sudden Storm
On what should have been a routine flight from Uyo to Lagos, an ordinary safety reminder spiralled into one of Nigeria’s most controversial aviation stories of 2025.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s $300 Helicopter Landing Fee Sparks Industry Outrage
By Patience Chat Moses
The skies over Nigeria's oil and gas-rich regions are thick with controversy. A controversy that has persisted since a $300 helicopter landing fee was imposed. A move by the Federal Government to generate!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Presidential Jet Sale: Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance
Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale, its two-decade-old Boeing 737‐700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
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Africa Leads Sustainable Aviation Drive at ICAO Climate Week
By Patience Chat Moses The global aviation industry recently gathered in Montreal, Canada, from June 2nd to 4th for the 2025 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Aviation Climate Week. Under the theme "Skyward Action:!-->!-->!-->…
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When Feathers Meet Flight: The Unseen Battle for Safer Skies
By Patience Chat MosesEvery day, across the world, thousands of aircraft and birds share the same airspace, a coexistence that, at times, turns perilous. The collision of these two worlds is known as a bird strike.
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NCAT Balkanization Plan Threatens Aviation Safety, Veteran Aviator Warns
By Patience Chat MosesAveteran aviator, Muhammad Bala Jibrin, with over four decades of experience in Nigerian aviation, has raised serious concerns about the potential restructuring of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Sales of Plane Tickets: Alternative Revenue Sources for Domestic Airlines
By Patience Chat MosesAs the Nigerian aviation industry continues to grow, domestic airlines face increasing competition and pressure to stay profitable. While ticket sales remain the primary source of revenue, domestic airlines must!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond the Skies: Aero Contractors’ Vision to Lead Nigeria’s Aviation and Oil Logistics
By Patience Chat Moses
In a bid to revamp Nigeria's aviation industry, Aero Contractors, the country's oldest private airline, is spreading its wings. With a rich history spanning over five decades, the airline has weathered!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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