The Tunisian government has unveiled plans to undertake a major expansion of its main international gateway, Tunis–Carthage International Airport estimated at $1 billion, as the North African country seeks to modernise air transport infrastructure and strengthen its tourism industry. In a statement, the Tunisia Ministry of Transport said the project forms part of a broader …
Governments across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf have stepped up evacuation efforts as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East. Dozens of repatriation flights were scheduled to depart the region on Wednesday to evacuate thousands of stranded citizens. The shutdown of key airspace corridors has left major …
Despite efforts in recent years, both through government intervention and individual airlines to significantly increase their footprint on international routes, Nigerian airlines still face daunting challenges in achieving that, as foreign carriers continue to dominate the market. The United Nigeria Airline, which recently marked its 5th anniversary, disclosed that it has embarked on a massive …
African skies, once teeming with planes and the promise of seamless travel, are witnessing an unusual stillness. Airlines across the continent are grappling with a crippling shortage of aircraft spare parts a crisis reverberating from hangars in Nairobi to runways in Dakar, leaving passengers stranded and business operations disrupted. According to the International Air Transport …
As the festive season approaches, Nigerians travelling to various parts of the country are trapped, clearly facing a difficult choice between paying high airfares or risking dangerous road travel. Nigerian roads have become increasingly unsafe due to the spate of kidnapping and armed robbery. While highway armed robbers often launch random attacks, kidnappers target the …
Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed additional security levy imposed on international travelers flying into or out of Nigeria. The additional $11.50 charge on passengers’ tickets for the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is set to take effect on December 1, 2025. For a round trip, this translates to …
Nigerian airlines have spent an estimated US$5 billion (N7.5 trillion at N1500 per $) on aircraft maintenance abroad over the past five years, as they continue to ferry their fleets to other countries for major maintenance, particularly the extensive “C-checks”. The absence of a fully equipped domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility capable of …
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has denied the alleged claim by Orji Uzor Kalu that some pilots operate under the influence of illicit drugs, describing it as a "baseless claim" and demanding a public apology from the senator. It denied the accusation in a statement seen by Pinnacle Daily on Friday, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that Nigeria’s air transport sector contributes $2.5 billion annually to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—representing 0.7 per cent—and supports more than 217,000 jobs across the economy. This was disclosed by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, in a statement commemorating …
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. Her election was ratified during the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly held in Lusaka, Zambia. In her new role, Mrs Kuku becomes not only Vice-President of the regional body but also a …
