2 September 2026
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in Nigeria
2 September 2026
Etihad Airways Schedules Daily Abu Dhabi to Lagos Service for 18 March 2027
Etihad Airways is scheduled to resume daily Abu Dhabi to Lagos services on 18 March 2027,…
2 September 2026
Ibom Air Rejects Claims It Controls Airline Access to Uyo Airport
Ibom Air has issued a statement rejecting public commentary that it exercises a monopoly over operations…
2 September 2026
Enugu Air Joins AFRAA as 50th Member, Boosting Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Growth
Enugu Air has become the 50th member of AFRAA, expanding the association’s footprint in Nigeria’s fast-growing…
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…






