Two Years After, FG Lifts Ban On 737 Max Planes       The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft in the Nigerian Airspace from February 12, 2021. This is coming nearly two years after the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi...

New Nigerian Airline To Commence Operations         Nigeria’s air transport is set to experience a revolution as a proposed low-cost carrier – Green Africa Airways – is set to commence operations. It has already reached the final stage of certification. Regulatory sources hinted that promoters of the...

NCAA, Airlines Settle On N22bn Debt         The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said yesterday it is developing a flexible payment plan to retrieve the over N22bn debts being owed by airline operators. Economic Confidential reports that the NCAA had recently vowed to impose sanctions for operators...

Nigeria Airlines May Merge Due To Pandemic – NCAA Boss       The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has foreseen a merger of airlines in the aviation sector due to the current crisis that has engulfed the sector. He made this statement while...

Local Airlines Hike Fares To 100%         One of the most expensive pricing regimes in local airfares may be upon the aviation industry, as ticket rates have more than doubled in a week. The spike, which operators blamed on an exchange rate that hit N500 to $1...

Lawmakers Review Six Aviation Bills       House of Representatives has begun a review of six aviation bills as part of efforts to reposition the industry for efficiency. Speaking at the opening of a three-day public hearing, the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the House was...