Airport Reporters

 AIR PEACE RETAINS WEST AFRICA SUB-REGIONAL CROWN AT NIGAV 2026   In a strong reaffirmation of its regional leadership, Air Peace Limited has once again been named Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards, marking a second consecutive win in the prestigious category. The recognition, announced at the NIGAV Conference Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, underscores the airline’s sustained commitment to operational excellence, route expansion, and seamless connectivity across the West African corridor. It also reflects growing confidence in Air Peace’s ability to deliver reliable, safe, and customer-focused services within the sub-region. Widely regarded as one of the aviation industry’s foremost platforms for excellence, the NIGAV Awards celebrate outstanding performance and innovation across Nigeria’s air transport ecosystem. Air Peace’s repeat win in this category highlights its consistency in setting benchmarks for regional aviation....

  Ex- Airways workers, pensioners cry out over outstanding N36b severance benefits  .....After Tinubu's approval , Accountant General's office yet to implement payment  Former workers and pensioners of Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL), yesterday cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to impress it on the office  the Accountant General of the Federation to implement the payment of the last tranche of their severance benefits amounting to N36B billion. They said though Tinubu in June 2025 graciously approved the payment of the outstanding N36 billion, almost one year after the Presidential directive has still not been implemented. Addressing a briefing in Lagos, a pilot and former director in the airline liquidated in 2004, Captain Prex Porbeni said over the years successive administrations have made promises, but reneged in keeping its word. Porbeni said in the last 22 years , the former Airways workers and pensioners have gone through difficult times , unable to affor...

 Jet A1 hike : Local carriers issues notice to withdraw  flight services  Indigenous carriers acting under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have  issued a notice to withdraw flight services if the Federal Government fails to weigh in on the astronomical hike in aviation fuel price from N900.00 per litre to over N3,300 per litre. Describing the hike as unwarranted , the AON , in a letter by its President ,Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina,the Executive Secretary / Executive Officer to Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, dated April 14, 2026, said between February 28, 2026 till date the product has risen  over 300 percent. The AON also sent notices to the office of the the President, Vice President ,  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Director General, Department of State Services concerning the  astronomical and artificial increase, which it said is no...

 Crisis Looms as NAAE tackles NATCA, says flow control uncalled for  The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) says the nationwide flow control of air traffic proposed by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) regarding controller fatigue, ageing systems, and manpower shortages within Nigeria's airspace management system is uncalled for. In a statement signed by Engr. Seizing D. Miri and Engr. Muhammadu Shuaibu Shuaibu, President and  General Secretary of NAAE respectively, said, NAAE acknowledged the indispensabie role of Air Traffic Controllers in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation services, it is necessary to present a balanced, factual perspective to avoid misrepresentation of the prevailing operational realities within the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).  "In our opinion, the Issues raised by NATCA are uncalled for as they do not fully reflect the substantial progress and ongoing efforts by NAMA man...

   Nigeria receives civil aviation master plan from ICAO  The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. . He was also a special guest at a Ministerial Round Table where he spoke on  ‘Future of Aviation Workforce in Nigeria’, highlighting the country’s efforts to address the issue of skills gap within the aviation ecosystems. The presentation of the landmark document marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, signaling a bold and structured pathway for the industry’s transformation over the next few decades. The Minister had earlier approved the development of the Master Plan with the project undertaken by ICAO’s Capacity Development and Implementation (CDI) unit. Work on the initiative formally commenced i...

  BASL offers clarifications on MMA2 car park tariff review  Bi- Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), managers of MMA 2  , has offered  clarifications on  the recent review of the parking tariff at the Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP). The company according to a statement by its management said the tariff adjustment was implemented strictly as an operational measure to address severe congestion, discourage long-term vehicle abandonment, and restore parking availability for legitimate airport users. From inception, the company said the  MMA2 has maintained one of the most consistent safety and security records for any airport terminal in the country, a record that has not been surpassed. The statement reads :" This has been achieved through continuous monitoring, structured access control, and proactive operational management of all terminal facilities, including the Multi-Storey Car Park.  "However, the increasing number of vehicles parked for extend...

SAHCO takes operations to Ogun Airport  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s aviation industry as the sole ground handling service provider at the commissioning of the newly completed Gateway International Airport at Iperu, Ogun State Airport by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The historic commissioning marks a significant milestone in the development of aviation infrastructure in Nigeria, positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for passenger and cargo operations. SAHCO’s appointment as the exclusive ground handler underscores its reputation for operational excellence, safety standards, and world-class service delivery. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of SAHCO, Barr Dr Taiwo Afolabi (CON), expressed pride in the Company’s role in supporting the successful launch of the airport. He noted that the opportunity to serve as the sole ground handling partner reflects the trus...