…Olawuyi explained that ticket prices reflect deep structural problems in the aviation industry, as airlines sell tickets in naira while their biggest expenses are in foreign currency. He said this mismatch forces airlines to absorb significant losses. “How many of you would take a loan of 30% to invest in a business th…

…on all parties to engage constructively and focus on solutions rather than blame."The aviation industry needs a collaborative approach at this stage. Stakeholders have every right to raise concerns and demand accountability, but such engagement should be constructive and directed towards solutions.We believe the reform…

…is also part of a broader effort to develop skilled professionals for Nigeria’s aviation industry.Establishes specialised aviation universityBalami also established the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) in 2025.Isaac Balami celebrates his 42nd birthday. Photo Balami>The institution focuses o…

…in production, supply chains and infrastructure critical to scaling its use across the aviation industry” Carter added.

…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 place at the 14th WILAT Annual Conference and Awards themed: “Driving results:The Mastery in logistics and Transport” held in Lagos on the 6th August…

…expected to commence later this year, with the ultimate objective of reducing one of the aviation industry’s most persistent passenger complaints.

…specifically to develop the highly skilled manpower required to sustain Nigeria’s aviation industry and should therefore be recognised as a statutory beneficiary of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge. According to the university, the proposed amendments to the aviation laws provide an opportunity to ensure that fund…

…it should not be interpreted as the collective position of all NAAE members across the aviation industry,” it added. The engineers stressed that the Ticket Sales Charge is a statutory levy collected from airline passengers and shared among aviation agencies because each plays a unique role in ensuring aviation safety,…

…continued failure to remit the TSC was detrimental to the safety and well-being of the aviation industry and warned that the affected carriers’ operations would be grounded. The statement reads: “We may recall that August 3, 2026, marked the expiration of the seven days ultimatum, being the next after the first 14-day…

…bins at the Lagos airport as one of the authority’s most innovative reforms. “The aviation industry cannot ignore climate change. FAAN’s technology-driven waste management programme, together with the deployment of electric buses and vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, demonstrates a clear comm…

…recorded ATK receipts between June 2025 and June 2026, could provide some relief to the aviation industry by reducing its exposure to imported fuel and foreign exchange volatility. However, the significant month-to-month swings in local receipts, from a record 14 million litres per day in December 2025 to 2.5 million l…

…to the committee, many of the beneficiaries are now gainfully employed within the aviation industry, while others have secured professional licences that have opened up new career opportunities both within and outside Nigeria. The committee also highlighted the activities of the Isaac Balami Foundation, noting that the…

…this reality long before fleet optimisation became a popular discussion within Nigeria’s aviation industry. Its choice of ATR aircraft has also delivered operational flexibility. These aircraft consume significantly less fuel than comparable regional jets on short sectors while offering reliable performance on domestic…

The aviation industry is targeting 10 billion passengers a year by 2050, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In its newly released Impact Report 2025, SITA explored how that challenge is already being addressed through technology, with real-world examples from airports, airlines and border…

…Sales Charge among aviation agencies has sparked passionate arguments across Nigeria's aviation industry. While every institution understandably seeks to protect its statutory sources of funding, the conversation ought to rise above institutional interests and focus instead on a more fundamental national question: what…

…footprint, diversifying revenue streams, and leveraging opportunities in the growing aviation industry," he said. The chairman noted that SAHCO's ambition is to build on its dominant domestic position and extend its operational capabilities beyond Nigeria's borders. According to him, the company remains focused on oper…