IATA Praises Nigeria Over Swift Clearance of $831m Backlog The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has praised the Nigerian government for its swift action in clearing the backlog of foreign airlines’ trapped funds, amounting to over $831million. This commendation was delivered by IATA’s Regional Vice President...

According to Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Federal Government has commenced the process of empowering Nigerian airlines to have direct access to International routes to the United States and South American countries.

Airline Operators Reject FG's $300 Helicopter Landing Fee The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has said aside from lacking a legal framework, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) does not provide any additional service to helicopter operators to justify the imposition of a landing fee. The...

Why Nigeria Air Remains Suspended Indefinitely – Keyamo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Nigeria Air project remains suspended “indefinitely”. Keyamo stated this while reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on Monday in Abuja. Back...

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Set to Resume Cargo Flight The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Nigeria is set to resume cargo flight with Saudi Arabia. Mr Keyamo made this known during the presentation of his ministerial achievement at the special first...

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of Dana Airline pending a comprehensive audit on its fleet.