May 20
Kenya: Grounding of 787 Dreamliners Caused Flight Scheduling Disruptions - Kenya Airways
Capital FM
The national carrier, Kenya Airways says the main cause of disruptions in its flight scheduling is due to the unscheduled and extended grounding of two 787 Dreamliners. Read more »
Nigeria: Scrap Presidential Air Fleet [editorial]
Daily Trust
On May 6, 2024, Vice President Kashim Shettima aborted his trip to the United States, where he was to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Members of CAN Women Wing Die in Taraba Road Accident
Premium Times
The women were returning home from a conference of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Begin Implementation of 'Open Skies' Air Transport Agreement
This Day
The United States and Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, have begun the implementation of an 'open skies' air transport agreement, about 24 years after the bilateral deal… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Community Cries Out Over Planned Demolition of 2,000 Homes
Vanguard
Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State has cried out to the Federal and Lagos State governments to rescue it from an alleged illegal variation of the controversial Lagos-Calabar… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Years After, 100 New Air Traffic Controllers Redundant
Daily Trust
'NCAT lacks capacity to train us' Aviation college silent It takes time to train cadets - NAMA Read more »
May 17
Ethiopia: Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
ENA
The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Records Admirable Improvement in Aviation - Mwinyi
Daily News
President Hussein Mwinyi has said Zanzibar through improved efficiency has recorded admirable achievements in meeting the growing demands in aviation sector, which in turn… Read more »
Kenya: Germany, Sweden Express Caution On Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Capital FM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have cautioned against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) following Washington's announcement of… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Stakeholders Fret Over Recent Aircraft Incidents Across the Country
This Day
Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the many aircraft incidents in recent time, insisting that the development is aggravating their fears and compelling… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Resumes Flight to Nigeria October 1
This Day
Two years after it suspended operations to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sahco Kano Station Receives Isago Re-Certification
This Day
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Kano station, has been re-certified by International Air Transport Association (IATA). Read more »
Nigeria: Nama Boss Harps On Commitment, Innovation
This Day
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Ahmed Farouk, has urged the top management team at the agency to reaffirm their commitment… Read more »
Nigeria: Embracing Remote-Piloted Aircraft System
This Day
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or Remotely-piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and popularly known as drone, is the offspring of modern… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Emirates Announces Flight Resumption in Nigeria
Premium Times
Emirates says the resumption of daily flights will further bolster trade by Nigerian and Emirati businesses. Read more »
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force [document]
State Department
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria October 1
This Day
Two years after it suspended flights to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Blue Economy - Untapped Potential Abounds in Marítime Sector'
Leadership
The chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has identified coastal tourism and renewable energy generation as some of the potential areas of growth that… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Rallies Investors for Lekki Deep Seaport Phase 2 Devt
Leadership
The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has held an high-level engagements with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) top… Read more »
South Africa: Escaping to the Karoo for Remarkable Back Road Adventures in a Trusty Double-Cab [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It's not the years you clocked, it's the road you took to get here. And maybe the books you wrote along the way, writes 'Karoo Space's Chris Marais. Read more »
May 15
Rwanda: Completion of Rwanda's New Airport Extended to 2028
New Times
Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera District is expected to start operating in 2028, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo announced during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, on May 15. Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Intensifies Use of Rail, Road, Water to Manage Export Surge
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has adopted multimodal means of transportation encompassing the use of Rail, Road and Inland Water to move export cargoes to cope with the surge… Read more »
Ghana: Maritime Crimes Major Obstacle to Rapid Economic Development
Ghanaian Times
Organised maritime crimes such as piracy, kidnapping of crew for ransom, illegal fishing, illicit trade and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea (GOG) have been identified as an… Read more »
Nigeria: Airport Access Fees...No More VIPs, Everybody Must Pay, Govt Declares
Leadership
In a major policy shift, the federal government has put an end to the long-standing practice of allowing VIPs to access airports and use facilities for free through complimentary… Read more »