Airport Reporters

 FAAN Records Revenue Growth Despite Lower Cargo Throughput Following Operational Reforms The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recorded significant improvements in cargo operational efficiency and revenue performance following strategic reforms implemented by its Cargo Development and Services Directorate. An operational report released by the Authority shows that recent adjustments to legacy processes are already yielding measurable results, with improved revenue assurance across major cargo terminals. A key reform highlighted in the report is the relocation of FAAN operational staff and revenue-collection desks back into cargo warehouses. This, alongside enhanced monitoring of unaccompanied luggage, has effectively blocked major revenue leakages that previously affected cargo operations. The report notes that the positive impact of these reforms is particularly evident in the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc and Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHC...

  FAAN Airports Charges: The Imperative of New Increases  For decades, Nigeria’s aviation industry has been weighed down by outdated airport charges, rising operational costs, and the need for modern infrastructure that keeps pace with global aviation standards. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which manages 22 airports across the country, has long operated under financial constraints caused largely by tariffs and fees that have remained stagnant for years—even as inflation, security demands, and infrastructure pressure continue to rise. Today, the conversation on the imperative of new FAAN airport charges is not merely a revenue argument. It is a national aviation safety, sustainability, and modernization argument. The reality is simple: Nigeria cannot build world-class airports on 2002 prices while running a 2026 aviation system. Therefore, the decision by FAAN to embark on upward review of its airport charges is necessary, timely, and beneficial for the ent...

  Air Peace debunks online report Lagos - Sao Paulo route  The attention of the Management of Air Peace has been drawn to a malicious and misleading report published by SaharaReporters alleging that the airline, in collaboration with the Tinubu administration, deceived the flying public over the proposed Lagos–São Paulo direct flight. The report, which bears all the hallmarks of a deliberate attempt to malign Air Peace and the Nigerian government, relies on unnamed and unverifiable sources who claim that “the entire arrangement was deceptive from the outset.” Nothing could be further from the truth. To set the record straight and debunk the falsehoods contained in the report, the Management of Air Peace hereby states as follows: The allegation of a ‘scam’ is false, sensational, and dishonest. At no time did Air Peace or the Federal Government of Nigeria defraud Nigerians in Brazil or elsewhere regarding the Lagos–São Paulo route. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is not a fl...

  Nigerian airports show improved airfield operations, apron management after joint safety workshop Following the joint apron safety workshop, Nigerian airports, mostly those operated by FAAN, have demonstrated significant operational improvements in airfield activities and apron management. This was contained in a communique by the Marshaller Consultative Forum at the conclusion of the 1st National Joint Apron Safety workshop. The report, presented by Mr Fortune Idu, the convener of the workshop and a member of the forum, outlined improvements in safety in apron operations when comparing 2025 with previous years noting that clear improvement was recorded, as evidenced by the passing of the NCAA safety audit and certification processes at the Port Harcourt International Airport and other airports.  Fortune Idu, on behalf of the members of the Aircraft Marshal Consultative Forum,  commended the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olub...

 Emirates , Air Peace activate bilateral interline agreement ...To  enhance seamless global connectivity Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and  Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London.  The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers. Beyond the 13 cities in Nigeria already available for Emirates passengers on Air Peace’s network, the enhanced interline agreement now enables travelers to connect with Banjul in Gambia and Dakar in Senegal, both via Abidjan; and with Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia, both via Accra.  The additional gateways allow more passengers in Africa to access Emirates world-class product and services, and v...

  BASL Commences Strategic Engagement Sessions with Airline  ...Partners to Enhance Passenger Experience at MMA2 The management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has commenced a series of strategic engagement sessions with airline partners as part of ongoing efforts to enhance passenger experience and align operational plans ahead of anticipated traffic growth. The engagement series formally began last week with visits by the BASL management team to the corporate offices of United Nigeria Airlines, Aero Contractors, and ValueJet Airlines, where extensive discussions were held at executive level with the Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of the respective airlines on operational performance during the December peak travel period and the implications for future growth. The sessions provided opportunities for candid dialogue with each airline. United Nigeria Airlines highlighted its fleet expa...

 Ibadan Airport Now Equipped for On-Site Jet A1 Refuelling  .... Airport Management Visits BOVAS MD Aircraft operators in Nigeria’s South-West region can now heave a sigh of relief as the multimillion-naira Jet A1 aviation fuel depot operated by BOVAS Oil and Gas Limited at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport (SLAIIA), Ibadan, has commenced full operations. With the facility now operational, aircraft flying into Ibadan Airport can conveniently refuel on site, eliminating delays associated with fuel logistics and significantly enhancing operational efficiency. The development was underscored during a courtesy visit by the management team of Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, to the Managing Director of BOVAS Oil and Gas Limited, Dr. Victoria Samson. Speaking during the visit, the Airport Manager, Mr. Gbenga Afuwape, commended BOVAS for the timely establishment of the Jet A1 fuel depot, describing it as a major boost to airport operations. He note...