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  ValueJets Airlines expands flights to Benin  ValueJet Airlines has concluded plans to add Benin to its route network. Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Accountable Officer of ValueJet, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, described the new route as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to improving domestic connectivity. The  launch of a new domestic route connecting Lagos to Benin City, the carrier said will further strengthen its footprint across Nigeria and improve connectivity to the South-South region. The new Lagos–Benin service, the airline said, will offer passengers more convenient, reliable, and time-saving travel options for both business and leisure, providing a faster and more comfortable alternative to road travel along this busy corridor. With May 18, 2026 as commencement date for the flight operations, passengers, the airline said, will have more options .  Majekodunmi said : "“The addition of Benin to our network reflects our focus ...

  Emirates is reconnecting the world through Dubai with 96% of its global network restored Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. The airline is offering more flights, more seats and more options each day while reaffirming Dubai's position as a vital hub through which global travel moves. Even as it operated with a reduced schedule, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers* during the disruption, a testament to the enduring demand for travel and the trust that travelers continued to place in the airline to get them where they needed to go. The Emirates experience, wherever you’re g...

  Airbus signs  agreement with Federal govt  to drive aerospace growth  Aircraft manufacturer - Airbus has signed a landmark agreement with the Federal Government to accelerate the development of the civil aviation ecosystem in the country.  As part of this agreement, Airbus and the Federal Government will support the development of aviation infrastructures and human capital initiatives in Nigeria. The aircraft maker disclosed this in a statement by its Project Manager, Alexander Katenge. According to the statement, the agreement was sealed during the visit of  Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo who was  accompanied by government officials and key industry stakeholders to France,  Speaking the development, Keyamo said : " This visit was  a clear step toward strengthening partnerships, unlocking investment and positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s aviation future. Through our engagement with Airbus,...

  MMA2 concession resolution to spur more investments into aviation- - experts  Experts in the aviation industry have described as welcoming the move by the Federal Government to resolve the 20 year dispute it had with Bi- Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), over the concession agreement concerning the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), saying it will spur more investments in aviation infrastructure financing. They said the deft move by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has not only created a conducive investment climate in Nigeria's aviation ecosystem , but trigger confidence in the circle of players yearning to plough their resources to improve aviation infrastructure. Speaking in separate interviews, the experts described the resolution as sufficient evidence that the President Bola Tinubu administration is committed to its ambition to attract public private partnerships into the aviation sector. An industry operator , who declined nrd to na...

  Air Peace offers clarification on Gatwick - Lagos flight  Air Peace on Saturday offered clarifications on developments surrounding disruptions  on its flight between London - Gatwick and Lagos saying reports suggesting that passengers were stranded without necessary care misrepresents the accurate state of affairs. The airline in a statement said a video making the round on social media alleging that passengers were stranded does not accurately reflect the full circumstances of the development. Air Peace said :" We would like to provide clarity on the situation, as this narrative does not accurately reflect the full circumstances surrounding the disruption. The affected flight experienced a bird strike, which is a recognised "force majeure" event in aviation, necessitating the immediate grounding of the aircraft for comprehensive safety inspections in line with global aviation standards. " At Air Peace, safety is not negotiable, and under no circumstance would we ...

IATA UNVEILS KEYAMO IN ADDIS ABABA AS ONE OF AFRICA’S TOP FOUR FOREMOST AVIATORS At a special session at the ongoing IATA Focus Africa Conference holding in Addis Ababa, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, as one of Africa’s top four most prominent aviators. The announcement which was made by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi underscored the continental recognition of the Minister’s leadership and reforms. Alawadhi, in his remarks, cited Keyamo’s cutting-edge policy direction, strategic reforms, and unwavering commitment to global aviation standards as the basis for the recognition. He specifically highlighted Nigeria’s effective administration of the Cape Town Convention and IDERA framework, as well as the country’s impressive 91.4% score in ICAO safety oversight, positioning Nigeria among the leading aviation nations in Africa. “T...