…pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke rising from the site as rescue teams respondedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A helicopter carrying seven people crashed at…

…as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry into the cause of the cr…

…everyone on board. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the aircraft, registration 5Y-GYM, was conducting a flight from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro when the accident occurred. The crash happened at approximately 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. "Kenya Civil Avi…

…the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, an Abuja-based think tank founded by former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka. The Osun State governorship election was held on Saturday, August 15, with Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerging as the winner with 511,067 votes, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji…

…council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has refuted claims by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarifying that the governor has no political deal with President Bola Tinubu. The denial was issued in a statement posted on X by the council's spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi. Accor…

By Nwafor Sunday Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; and other political figures have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The politicians,…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a new coalition of opposition polit…

•Africa records four percent growth, Western, Central Africa lead with double-digit aviation gains International tourism showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026, despite mounting geopolitical tensions and rising economic pressures, with approximately 307 million tourists travelling globally, representing a two p…

…development, facilitating trade and tourism, and positioning Nigeria as a leading aviation hub on the continent.

…with federal and state policymakers, to celebrate the completion of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery. The development, according to stakeholders, marks a step forward in expanding SAF availability at Delta’s second-largest hub, Minneapolis-St. Paul Int…

Regional Manager, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Lagos Office, Mrs Olubukola Teriba, has bagged the Women In Logistics And Transport (WILAT) Aviation Role Model Award, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the aviation industry and commitment to mentoring women in the sector. The presentation took…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has commenced moves to deploy Radio Frequency Identification technology at Nigerian airports to tackle persistent cases of lost, delayed, damaged and misrouted passengers’ baggage. The technology, which is expected to track passengers’ luggage from check-in to aircraft loading and a…

…the contract was awarded to a firm with a background in interior decoration rather than aviation infrastructure, while the APM had urged the Adeleke administration to instead upgrade the existing airstrip at Ido-Osun. Adeleke is seeking a second term against Oyebamiji and other candidates in Saturday’s election.

Travellers stranded following strike action by aviation workers Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, were left stranded and frustrated on Tuesday morning following an industrial action by aviation workers that disrupted airline operations.Chaotic scenes were reported at the airport terminal as…

…the airline said. The development comes amid an ongoing industrial dispute involving aviation unions and airline operators, which has disrupted flight operations across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority appealed to aviation unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a…

…last of their holiday savings as well as a credit card to pay for the flight. Brazilian aviation investigators from Cenipa and civil police are now probing the cause of the tragedy. The aircraft reportedly had valid certification and was authorised to operate scenic flights. The Colombian government has expressed its s…

…Canadian High Commission in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, represented by the Director of Air Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani. The signing comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international aviation…

…AAAU demands 10% allocation for aviation manpower development By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has asked the National Assembly to increase its share of the statutory five per cent aviation revenue pool from the current 22 per cent to 56 per cent, warning that the rising cost of…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers has distanced itself from recent comments by the association’s national leadership on the proposed review of the Ticket Sales Charge sharing formula, saying it was neither consulted nor represented in the position. In a co…

MINISTER of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Dr Wale Babalakin and chairman of Air Peace Limited, Mr Allen Onyema are the dignitaries billed to lead discussions at the 30th edition of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Annua…

THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed commitment towards meeting the requirements for the restoration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status. Director-General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, made this commitment during the recent ICAO AFI Aviation Week meeting in…

…local refining capacity, such that Dangote Refinery has become a net exporter of PMS and aviation fuel. “Manufacturing and industrial companies similarly benefited from improved access to foreign exchange and a more predictable currency market,” the presidency stated. The presidency also linked the NGX’s gains to the r…

By Dickson Omobola The face-off between the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and aviation unions over the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic…

…for money during a live session A Nigerian soldier attached to the Nigerian Army Aviation Hangar in Minna, Niger State, has reportedly been arrested by military authorities after appearing in military uniform on a TikTok live session where he begged a popular content creator, King Pedro, for money. Sahara Reporters rep…

…and Social Welfare, noting that while boards in ministries such as Education, Labour and Aviation have been inaugurated, those in the health sector remain unattended to. According to the unions, the absence of governing boards has weakened institutional oversight, slowed decision-making and affected accountability acro…