Airport Reporters

 AIR PEACE POLICE PETITION: ATSSSAN HALTS PICKETING TO RESOLVE DISPUTE  The leadership of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has directed that all aviation workers should stand down every action to allow the August 11,2026 picketing issue to be addressed appropriately. This followed the outcome of the union's discussion with the Nigeria Police in Abuja Wednesday where they were appealed to by the police to maintain peace  A message of commendation by the general secretary of ATSSSAN, Comrade Frances Akinjole to members at the end of engagement declared "You are all commended for your sagacious resolute to stand for justice and stand well well solidarity. You are the true heroes and heroines of this struggle"  According to Akinjole, it was declared that every party may later be called together for discussion because the aviation industry is a strategic and sensitive sector that must be collectively protected. He further stated, th...

 High aviation charges, taxes driving up cost of flights -Olawuyi , United Nigeria Airlines CCO The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist during the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday with topic: "The Real Cost of Running Aviation Business: Fixing Connectivity, Affordability, FX, Fuel and Border Friction," Olawuyi said that domestic airlines require lower aviation charges because high charges increases the cost of tickets, and that tax reduction is a critical intervention needed to improve air travel affordability.  Olawuyi explained that ticket prices reflect deep structural problems in the aviation industry as airlines sell tickets in naira, while their biggest expenses are in foreign currency. He said this mismatch is what forces airlines to absorb significant losses. "How many of y...

  Stellar Wine Cellar: Emirates to serve exceptional Champagnes and fine wines onboard in 2026 Emirates is introducing a new collection of exceptional Champagnes and fine wines across its global network over the coming months, offering customers in every cabin a taste of one of the world’s most extensive airline wine cellars. From  Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017  and  Château Mouton Rothschild 2003  in First Class, to Emirates’ first English sparkling wine,  Wiston Estate Brut NV , in Premium Economy, the latest selection spans some of the most celebrated vineyards of France, Australia, Chile, South Africa and the UK. Since 2006, Emirates has invested more than USD 1 billion in its wine programme, building a cellar that today holds around five million bottles in dedicated facilities in France. Many wines are acquired years in advance and carefully matured until they reach their optimum drinking window, before being introduced onboard for guests to enjoy at their...

NAHF, Bi-Courtney Sign Landmark MoU as Hall of Fame Montage Installation Begins at MMA2 Preparations for the maiden induction into the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) reached a major milestone on Monday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAHF and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, MMA2. The landmark MOU signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of BASL in Lagos. Representing BASL was Ms. Gbubemi Vera Aibangbee, Head of Marketing and Creative Services. Representing NAHF were Co-Founders Mr. Wole Shadare and Mr. Gboyega Adeoye. The agreement seals a strategic partnership for the joint hosting and management of the NAHF Montage — a permanent wall of honor at MMA2 featuring pictures, profiles and citations of distinguished aviators who have shaped Nigeria’s aviation sector. With installation of the Montage already work in progress, both organizations described the collaboration as a win-win aimed...

 Ibom Air Expands Fleet with Airbus A220-300  ....As passenger threshold nears five million  A brand-new Airbus A220-300 taxied through the traditional arch of a water cannon salute at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, marking the arrival of the third ultra-modern jet delivered directly from the Airbus assembly facility in Mirabel, Canada. The touchdown of the fuel-efficient twin-engine jet brings Ibom Air’s active fleet to 10 aircraft—comprising 7 Bombardier CRJ-900s and 3 Airbus A220-300s—and serves as the catalyst for an airline rapidly approaching 5 million cumulative passengers by the end of September 2026. Beyond the expanded seating capacity, the official reception underscored how multi-administration policy continuity, targeted infrastructure investments, and local workforce development are transforming Akwa Ibom State into an aviation hub for West and Central Africa. Addressing guests at the tarmac reception, Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno outli...

 ATSSSAN threatens disruption of flights nationwide if union leaders are held by police Members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) says, the union will not guarantee the continuation of air operations in all airports across the country should their leaders be detained by the Nigerian Police in Abuja Wednesday  This followed an invitation by the Inspector General of Police following a petition written by the management of Air Peace  In a letter titled 'IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF INVITATION BY THE NIGERIA POLICE HEADQUARTERS: ACT OF RECKLESS INTIMIDATION BY THE AIR PEACE NIGERIA LTD dated September 1, 2026 signed by ATSSSAN Secretary General Comrade Fracess Akinjole, reads'  "We are compelled to inform all that the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has received an invitation from the Nigeria Police Headquarters, Abuja, pursuant to complaints lodged by the Air Peace airli...