Local Airlines Rebound With Traffic Surge       Despite the operational hiccups facing the sector, local airlines have recorded a marginal rebound in business, recording improved passenger patronage across networks. And in response to the uptake, some of the carriers are opening new routes and reactivating old ones...

Fed Govt Releases N5bn Aviation Bailout         After about two months of waiting, the federal government has finally released the N5 billion for the aviation industry. While N4bn went to airlines, N1bn was given to other allied service providers like the ground handling firms, caterers, and...

Two Months After, Airlines Await N5bn Bailout       Almost two months after the federal government approved a N5 billion bailout for the aviation sector, operators are worried over the delay in its release, even as many airlines and allied businesses are on the brink of collapse. The...

Aviation: Experts Foresee Early Recovery In Africa         Aviation experts have foreseen an early recovery for aviation. This is despite the challenges that had ravaged the industry as well as the second wave that have forced some countries to close their borders. Over 40 countries have banned flights...

Aviation: Recovery In Sight As Local Airlines Scale Up Operations         At least three local airlines have shown signs of early recovery from COVID-19 lockdown, with the reopening of closed routes and additional frequencies on traditional routes. As of yesterday, airlines like Dana Air, Air Peace and...

Senate Seeks Zero Duty On Aircraft Importation, Spare Parts         The Senate at plenary on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to fully implement the Executive Order on zero Customs duty and zero Value Added Tax on the importation of commercial aircraft and aircraft spare parts,...