Nigeria aviation news Archives - Freedom Online ...express yourself Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Nigeria aviation news Archives - Freedom Online 32 32 Festus Keyamo: Aviation Financing Vital for Africa’s Economic Integration https://freedomonline.com.ng/festus-keyamo-aviation-financing-vital-for-africas-economic-integration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=festus-keyamo-aviation-financing-vital-for-africas-economic-integration https://freedomonline.com.ng/festus-keyamo-aviation-financing-vital-for-africas-economic-integration/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 16:31:14 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278102 Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasized that sustainable aviation financing is essential for advancing Africa’s economic integration and regional development. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Keyamo highlighted Nigeria’s participation in the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme, which aims to modernize African airlines, enhance regional […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/festus-keyamo-aviation-financing-vital-for-africas-economic-integration/feed/ 0 FG to Grant Debt Discounts to Airlines Amid Rising Aviation Costs https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-grant-debt-discounts-to-airlines-amid-rising-aviation-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-to-grant-debt-discounts-to-airlines-amid-rising-aviation-costs https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-grant-debt-discounts-to-airlines-amid-rising-aviation-costs/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:01:18 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276134 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to offer debt relief to domestic airlines by granting discounts on outstanding payments owed to aviation agencies. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during a high-level meeting in Abuja involving aviation stakeholders and government officials The move comes amid growing concerns within […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-grant-debt-discounts-to-airlines-amid-rising-aviation-costs/feed/ 0 Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Sign Deal to Boost Global Connectivity https://freedomonline.com.ng/turkish-airlines-air-peace-sign-deal-to-boost-global-connectivity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turkish-airlines-air-peace-sign-deal-to-boost-global-connectivity https://freedomonline.com.ng/turkish-airlines-air-peace-sign-deal-to-boost-global-connectivity/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:35:27 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275959 Turkish Airlines and Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, have entered into a strategic interline agreement aimed at improving travel connectivity between Nigeria, Africa, and major international destinations. The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Lagos by Air Peace spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, who said the partnership is designed to simplify international travel for passengers. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/turkish-airlines-air-peace-sign-deal-to-boost-global-connectivity/feed/ 0 United Nigeria Airlines Grounds 3 Aircraft After Bird Strikes in 48 Hours https://freedomonline.com.ng/united-nigeria-airlines-grounds-3-aircraft-after-bird-strikes-in-48-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-nigeria-airlines-grounds-3-aircraft-after-bird-strikes-in-48-hours https://freedomonline.com.ng/united-nigeria-airlines-grounds-3-aircraft-after-bird-strikes-in-48-hours/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:50:19 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275826 United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has temporarily withdrawn three aircraft from operation following a series of bird strike incidents recorded within a 48-hour period. The airline confirmed the development in a statement issued in Awka by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Chibuike Uloka, describing the situation as a growing safety concern. According to the airline, the […]

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