Nigeria Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/nigeria/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:41:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png Nigeria Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/nigeria/ 32 32 Ethiopian Airlines Firmly Denies Wrongdoing Amid Nigeria Air Controversy https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/01/ethiopian-airlines-firmly-denies-wrongdoing-amid-nigeria-air-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethiopian-airlines-firmly-denies-wrongdoing-amid-nigeria-air-controversy https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/01/ethiopian-airlines-firmly-denies-wrongdoing-amid-nigeria-air-controversy/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:41:20 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11573 In the wake of the unfolding complexities surrounding the Nigeria Air project and Ethiopian Airlines’ involvement, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has fervently refuted any allegations of impropriety or wrongdoing. The Nigeria Air Project announced in 2018, intended as a beacon of hope for the country’s aviation sector, has sparked considerable debate and speculation, and ET has [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/11/01/ethiopian-airlines-firmly-denies-wrongdoing-amid-nigeria-air-controversy/feed/ 0 Overland Airways Expands Fleet with Arrival of First Embraer E175 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/16/overland-airways-expands-fleet-with-arrival-of-first-embraer-e175/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overland-airways-expands-fleet-with-arrival-of-first-embraer-e175 https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/16/overland-airways-expands-fleet-with-arrival-of-first-embraer-e175/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:19:19 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11222 Nigerian regional airline Overland Airways has recently welcomed a significant addition to its fleet with the delivery of its first Embraer E175 E-Jet. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the twenty-year-old airline, based in West Africa, and reaffirms its commitment to serving the region’s aviation needs. Overland Airways, affiliated with the [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/16/overland-airways-expands-fleet-with-arrival-of-first-embraer-e175/feed/ 0 Air Peace Enhances Fleet with Five New Embraer E175s https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/15/air-peace-enhances-fleet-with-five-new-embraer-e175s/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-peace-enhances-fleet-with-five-new-embraer-e175s https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/15/air-peace-enhances-fleet-with-five-new-embraer-e175s/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:39:37 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11215 Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, has taken a significant stride towards expanding and renewing its fleet. During the Aviation Africa Summit in Nigeria, the airline announced a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft, solidifying its commitment to modernizing its fleet. This strategic decision aligns with Air Peace’s long-term strategy to become the operator [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/15/air-peace-enhances-fleet-with-five-new-embraer-e175s/feed/ 0 Emirates Airlines to Resume Flights to Nigeria as Visa Ban Lifted https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/12/emirates-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-nigeria-as-visa-ban-lifted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emirates-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-nigeria-as-visa-ban-lifted https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/12/emirates-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-nigeria-as-visa-ban-lifted/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:42:41 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11176 Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to put an end to the ongoing diplomatic spat that saw the UAE impose a visa ban on Nigerian travelers and the suspension of flights by Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airlines. This breakthrough comes after a meeting between Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/12/emirates-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-nigeria-as-visa-ban-lifted/feed/ 0 Fire Incident Forces Relocation of Flight Operations at Lagos Airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:19:33 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11167 Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) faced a fire incident on September 6th, 2023, which led to a hurried relocation of flight operations. This sudden change has caused significant disruptions and discomfort for passengers, shedding light on the challenges faced by the aviation industry in the region. The fire outbreak at the International Terminal 1 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/11/fire-incident-forces-relocation-of-flight-operations-at-lagos-airport/feed/ 0 Max Air Resumes Flights with Renewed Commitment to Safety https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/max-air-resumes-flights-with-renewed-commitment-to-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=max-air-resumes-flights-with-renewed-commitment-to-safety https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/max-air-resumes-flights-with-renewed-commitment-to-safety/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:38:41 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11060 Max Air, the Nigerian airline, is back in the skies, resuming its flight operations after a temporary suspension imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) due to safety concerns. Following a thorough audit conducted by the NCAA, Max Air has been given the green light to resume operations. The airline is now serving routes [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/max-air-resumes-flights-with-renewed-commitment-to-safety/feed/ 0 Nigerian Minister Suspends Nigeria Air Project Amid Controversy https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/nigerian-minister-suspends-nigeria-air-project-amid-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-minister-suspends-nigeria-air-project-amid-controversy https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/nigerian-minister-suspends-nigeria-air-project-amid-controversy/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:59:54 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11055 The newly appointed Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Air project, a move that has garnered support from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) who had raised concerns about the transparency of the project and the involvement of certain firms linked to the then aviation [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/09/03/nigerian-minister-suspends-nigeria-air-project-amid-controversy/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s President Tinubu Initiates Efforts to Resolve Diplomatic Spat with UAE’s Emirates Airlines https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/29/nigerias-president-tinubu-initiates-efforts-to-resolve-diplomatic-spat-with-uaes-emirates-airlines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerias-president-tinubu-initiates-efforts-to-resolve-diplomatic-spat-with-uaes-emirates-airlines https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/29/nigerias-president-tinubu-initiates-efforts-to-resolve-diplomatic-spat-with-uaes-emirates-airlines/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:48:15 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11006 Nigeria’s newly elected President, Bola Tinubu, has taken proactive measures to address an ongoing diplomatic disagreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning the suspension of Nigerian visas in response to a financial dispute involving Emirates Airlines. The issue, which has persisted for some time, stems from the UAE’s suspension of flights due [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/29/nigerias-president-tinubu-initiates-efforts-to-resolve-diplomatic-spat-with-uaes-emirates-airlines/feed/ 0 Azman Air Temporarily Ceases Operations Amidst Aircraft Maintenance Woes https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/16/azman-air-temporarily-ceases-operations-amidst-aircraft-maintenance-woes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=azman-air-temporarily-ceases-operations-amidst-aircraft-maintenance-woes https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/16/azman-air-temporarily-ceases-operations-amidst-aircraft-maintenance-woes/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:49:06 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10908 Azman Air has temporarily suspended its operations due to unforeseen challenges surrounding its aircraft maintenance. The carrier, which also handled Hajj charters to Saudi Arabia, recently encountered difficulties that have led to disruptions in its flight schedules and services. The airline’s Hajj charter operations concluded with the final flight from Jeddah to Kaduna, Nigeria, on [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/16/azman-air-temporarily-ceases-operations-amidst-aircraft-maintenance-woes/feed/ 0 Air Peace: First Nigerian Airline to Establish Direct Flights to Antigua and Barbuda https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/07/air-peace-first-nigerian-airline-to-establish-direct-flights-to-antigua-and-barbuda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-peace-first-nigerian-airline-to-establish-direct-flights-to-antigua-and-barbuda https://airspace-africa.com/2023/08/07/air-peace-first-nigerian-airline-to-establish-direct-flights-to-antigua-and-barbuda/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:51:35 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10865 In a historic leap towards strengthening international ties, Nigerian airline Air Peace became the first Nigerian carrier to operate nonstop, direct flights to the enchanting islands of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. This remarkable feat was accomplished on Friday, August 5, 2023, marking a significant moment in the aviation industry and bilateral relations between [...]

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