Airport Reporters

Air Peace ramps up preparations  for Brazil flights  .....Toronto, New York, China underway  West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has achieved another significant milestone in its transformation into a global carrier, following approval by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled international air services to and from the South American nation. The Brazilian approval comes as Air Peace accelerates its international expansion drive.  The airline has, since last year, applied to the Canadian and United States authorities for landing permits for scheduled operations into Toronto and New York, respectively while almost concluding plans to resume their operations into Jeddah  Saudi Arabia, and Guanzhou, in China.  The airline has equally concluded plans to do three weekly flights into Manchester in the United Kingdom while further extending its reach across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South A...

 ‎Naming two of our aircraft after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha is tribute to Nigeria’s heritage -Okonkwo, UNA chairman  ‎...Says 4 more expected in months  ‎ ‎ ‎The executive chairman of United Nigeria  Airlines (UNA), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said the two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named in honour of the late literature icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, is a celebration of Nigeria's rich culture and heritage. ‎Speaking in Lagos on Thursday during the unveiling, he said both aircraft carry the Achebe name for reasons close to the airline's own history. Describing the late  icon as a relative from his hometown of Ogidi, Okonkwo called him "one of the pioneers who first introduced Africa to the wider world through literature" and asked the audience to observe a moment of silence in his honour.  ‎ ‎On the Obi of Onitsha who was present at the ceremony, Okonkwo said the royal father carries the wisdom of a traditi...

  Why Fed Govt is supporting indigenous airlines, by Keyamo  .......United Nigeria Airlines boss canvasses reduction in aviation charges   Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  Mr Festus Keyamo yesterday gave reasons why the Federal Government is supporting indigenous carriers saying the intentional policies pursued by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is for the growth and sustainability of the aviation value chain. Keyamo said the Tinubu administration since  inception continues  to consolidate its strategies to firm up policies through engagement with indigenous airlines, the industry's regulators,  international partners , such as aircraft manufacturers , lessors and others to rally support for Nigerian airlines. Speaking at the unveiling of named after the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe.  Keyamo said the government will not renege in its intervention to provide sovereign...

  ValueJet aircraft engineers participates in Boeing advanced  technical programme  Safety in the aviation industry received a boost on Wednesday as ValueJet Airlines commenced participation in Boeing's Advanced Technical Training Programme for Nigerian airline engineers. The Boeing training programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen technical capacity within Nigeria's aviation sector and support the long-term sustainability of airline operations through world-class engineering expertise. The training according to the carrier is a reaffirmation of  its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and human capital development  for aircraft maintenance engineers.  The programme , which kicked off officially in Lagos  June 16, 2026 xx is providing intensive training for ValueJet engineers on the Boeing 737 Next-Generation (737NG) aircraft.  Scheduled to run until July 29, 2026, it  is being conducted by Boeing as part of its ongoing...

 *Miss Edo 2026 Pledges Joint War on Drug Abuse*  'Make Your Crown A Voice for Drug Abuse Prevention', NDLEA Tells Beauty Queen. The State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, on Wednesday received the newly crowned Miss Edo 2026, Bossey Vivian, at the command headquarters in Benin City as she seeks collaboration for her advocacy campaign against drug abuse. The courtesy visit, according to Commander Mitchell, is aimed at leveraging Miss Edo’s platform and statewide goodwill to intensify drug prevention education among youths, students, and communities across the 18 LGAs of Edo State. Welcoming the beauty queen and her entourage, Dr. Ofoyeju congratulated her on her emergence and described her reign as a strategic opportunity to win the war against substance abuse from the grassroots. “Make your crown a voice for drug abuse prevention. We have seized and destroyed tonnes of drugs, but enforcement alone cannot solve ...

 United Nigeria Airlines now live on Amadeus GDS, global  flight booking access One of Nigeria's leading airlines, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has officially gone live on the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS), a move the airline says marks a major milestone in its commercial and distribution strategy. The integration means travel agents, corporate clients, and travel management companies around the world can now search, book, and manage United Nigeria Airlines flights directly through the Amadeus platform, instantly boosting the carrier's visibility and accessibility across the global travel marketplace. Speaking on the launch, United Nigeria Airlines' Chief Commercial Officer, Adedayo Olawuyi, described the Amadeus integration as a major leap forward for the airline's distribution capabilities. "Our integration with Amadeus represents a major leap forward in our commitment to providing convenient and efficient access to our services. It opens up United N...

  Air Peace expands African footprint with services to Doula, Libreville, Bamako  Air Peace, West Africa's leading airline and Nigeria's foremost carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of new scheduled flight services connecting Lagos with Douala (Cameroon), Libreville (Gabon), Bamako (Mali), and Conakry (Guinea), effective 1 August 2026. The introduction of these new destinations represents another major milestone in the airline's ambitious network expansion strategy and further strengthens its commitment to improving connectivity across Africa while promoting trade, tourism, investment, cultural exchange, and economic integration among African nations. The new routes will be operated as follows: LAGOS – DOUALA – LIBREVILLE – DOUALA – LAGOS Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Route Lagos – Douala:   08:00 - 09:30 Douala – Libreville:   10:10 -11:30 Libreville – Douala:  12:10- 13:30 Douala – Lagos:  14:10 - 15:40 LAGOS – BAMA...