News as it breaks
BINANI AIR has marked its first 30 days of commercial operations, describing the milestone as a significant step in its ambition to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation sector through safe, reliable and customer-focused services. Speaking on the achievement, the airline’s Group President, Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma, said the first month had been both…
Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026, citing the need to stabilise domestic supplies as Ukraine ramps up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Russian government announced the temporary restriction saying the measure was aimed at protecting the country’s fuel market amid…
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is considering restricting flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus as part of efforts to prevent a possible outbreak in the country. The disclosure followed a high-level emergency preparedness meeting chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced tighter health surveillance measures at the country’s international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central Africa. In a statement, FAAN said it was collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Port Health Services and other agencies to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, to ₦1,650 per litre from ₦1,750, in a move aimed at easing pressure on airlines operating in Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the refinery said the price cut is part…
Nigeria’s domestic airlines may increase ticket fares in the coming days as operators struggle with soaring Jet A1 fuel prices, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said. Speaking after a closed-door meeting with aviation stakeholders that lasted over four hours, Keyamo warned that airlines could be…
The Federal Government has announced a set of intervention measures aimed at easing mounting financial pressure on airline operators following rising Jet A1 fuel costs and concerns over possible disruptions in air transport services. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the measures after a high-level meeting…
The Federal Government has appealed to domestic carriers to suspend plans to halt flight operations following the sharp spike in the price of Jet A1 fuel, warning of far-reaching economic consequences if services are disrupted. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the appeal in a letter…
Airline operators in Nigeria have warned they may suspend flight operations nationwide from next week over what they describe as an “astronomical and unsustainable” increase in the price of Jet A1 fuel. In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN),…
A tragic runway collision at LaGuardia Airport has left two pilots dead and multiple passengers injured, forcing authorities to shut down flight operations at one of New York’s busiest air hubs. According to U.S. media reports, including CNN and NBC, the pilot and co-pilot died after the aircraft struck…
