11 September 2026
Nigeria, Canada Strengthen Cooperation on Migration, Air Transport and Bilateral Relations
Nigeria and Canada have discussed expanding their Air Transport Agreement, which both sides expect would facilitate…
Advertisement
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in Nigeria
11 September 2026
Gateway Air and ValueJet Strengthen Ogun Air Connectivity with Daily Abuja–Lagos Service
Gateway Air and ValueJet have commenced an Abuja–Lagos–Gateway service connecting Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with Gateway…
10 September 2026
ValueJet Begins Boeing 737 Expansion With First Aircraft Delivered in Lagos
ValueJet has taken delivery of Boeing 737-800 5N-CFZ, the first of three 737NG aircraft planned to…
10 September 2026
Nigeria SAF Study Identifies Dangote Co-Processing and Cassava Alcohol-to-Jet Options
Nigeria’s ICAO ACT-SAF feasibility study has identified co-processing at the existing Dangote Refinery and an Alcohol-to-Jet…
Advertisement
Nigeria Signs Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse
Nigeria has signed a Working Together Agreement with Airbus in Toulouse, with the partnership expected…
British Airways Launches Special Fares to Celebrate 90 Years of Flying Between Nigeria and the UK
British Airways is marking 90 years of flying between Nigeria and the UK with the…
NAF Reinforces Air Power Through Advanced Technical Training on AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker Helicopter
Nigerian Air Force advances operational readiness with AW109 Trekker helicopter technical training, enhancing maintenance capability,…
NAF Explores Airbus C-295 Acquisition to Strengthen Tactical Airlift Capability
The Nigerian Air Force engages Airbus in Spain to evaluate the C-295 aircraft and enhance…
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South…
NSIB, SL-AAIIB Formalise MoU on Aircraft Accident Investigation, Data Sharing, and Capacity Building
Nigeria’s NSIB and Sierra Leone’s SL-AAIIB formalise an MoU to enhance aircraft accident investigation, data…
23 Years After its Collapse, Ex Nigeria Airways Staff are Still Waiting to be Paid
More than 20 years after Nigeria Airways collapsed, former staff are still waiting for unpaid…
Nigeria Moves to Recover N18.98 Billion in Outstanding Airline Debts
Nigeria’s House Committee has directed FAAN to recover N18.98 billion in outstanding debts from foreign…
Kogi Advances Zariagi International Airport Project with CCECC and Gamji Contract Award
Kogi State advances the Zariagi International Airport project with CCECC and Gamji awarded construction contracts,…
Mobile Control Tower Successfully Deployed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos
NAMA deploys a Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after a fire incident, ensuring continuity…
Nigus and Elmirate Announce $200m Initiative to Support Africa’s Security Sector
Nigus International and Elmirate Capital sign a $200m agreement to develop defence technology, satellite systems…
Bristow Receives First Airbus H160s From Milestone for Offshore Transportation in Nigeria
Bristow receives the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria under a Milestone lease, introducing…
Advertisement
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Including Cape Town and Nigeria
Qatar Airways increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, operating nearly 3,000 additional…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process…
NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in…
Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit
Nigeria grants Air Tanzania a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit for direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights,…
Viva Jets Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Gold Partner Amid Fleet Expansion in Africa
Viva Jets joins AEW 2025 as Gold Partner, showcasing private aviation’s role in Africa’s growth…
NCAA Suspends ValueJet Pilots Following Safety Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a serious safety protocol…
Nigeria, Arab Republic of Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Aviation and Aerospace Development
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation sector cooperation, expand…
Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic…
Nigeria: Preliminary Report: Diamond DA 42 Incident at Ilorin Airport
NSIB releases preliminary report on Diamond DA 42 crash at Ilorin Airport involving International Aviation…
NCAA Grants Enugu Air Interim Operational Authorisation via XEJET
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting…
Nigeria Prepares to Host Inaugural International Air Show in 2025
Nigeria is set to host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The initiative…
VivaJets Secures Air Operator Certificate, Expands Role in African Aviation
VivaJets, under the Falconaero brand, has secured its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil…
Training Aircraft Skids Off Runway in Ilorin – NSIB Launches Investigation
A Diamond DA42 training aircraft skidded off the runway at General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…