Aviation – City Business News

September 12, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Rewards Staff For Honesty, Professionalism

By ebosele@hotmail.com Skyway Aviation Handling Company, SAHCO PLC, has rewarded three members of its Aircraft Appearance team for demonstrating exceptional honesty and integrity after finding and promptly returning passengers’ valuables discovered onboard aircraft.The recognition, according to the company, underscores its...

August 21, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Hosts BASL AVSEC Team For Practical Cargo Security Training

By ebosele@hotmail.com Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has hosted the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Department of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) for a practical tour of its cargo handling facilities as part of BASL’s mail security trai...

August 7, 2026 No Responses

Yusuf Babalola Honoured for Advancing Maritime, Aviation Reporting

In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s maritime media landscape, Senior Correspondent with LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Yusuf Babalola, has been honoured with the Excellence in Maritime Media Reportage Award by TransQuest Magazine.The award...

August 1, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Reaffirms Commitment To Aviation Innovation, Engineering Excellence

By ebosele@hotmail.com Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s aviation industry through innovation, technology and sustained investment in human capital.The company made the commitment at the Int...

June 20, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Explains N9.74b Profit After Tax In 2025, Targets UAE, African Markets

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N9.742 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing a significant improvement in profitability driven by strong growth ...

May 14, 2026 No Responses

Pioneer Airlines Secures NCAA Air Operator Certificate

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday formally granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Pioneer Airlines Limited to commence non-scheduled flight operations following successful completion of the five-phase certification process.Speakin...

April 25, 2026 No Responses

NAF Deepens Strategic Partnership With Canadian Aviation School

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to strengthen its operational capability through a strategic collaboration with the International Test Pilots School (ITPS), Ontario, Canada.This development was highlighted during a courtesy visit by ITPS E...

April 23, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Records 91.4% Aviation Safety Rating As ICAO Concludes Audit

The Nigerian aviation industry has recorded an impressive 91.4% Effective Implementation (EI) score at the just-concluded International Civil Aviation Organization Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) held between April 15 and 22, 2026.Speaking during the clo...

April 18, 2026 No Responses

United Nigeria Chief Pilot Emerges Female Pilot Of The Year

Captain Joan Obasi, Chief Pilot of United Nigeria Airlines, has been honoured as Female Pilot of the Year at the 15th Nigeria Aviation Awards and Ministerial Dinner held Thursday in Lagos.The ceremony brought together key industry professionals and stakeholder...

April 12, 2026 No Responses

Gateway Air Begins Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Jos, Kano Flights

Ogun State-owned airline, Gateway Air, has announced the commencement of new domestic flight operations aimed at improving connectivity and expanding travel options across Nigeria.The development was disclosed in a statement issued at the weekend by the Specia...

April 9, 2026 No Responses

NCAA Brokers Peace Between Air Peace, NAHCO

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has successfully resolved a dispute between Nigerian airline operator, Air Peace, and the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO).The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, convened a m...

April 3, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu To Commission Gateway Airport, State Airline, Customs Facility

President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 embark on an official visit to Ogun State for the commissioning of major infrastructure projects, including the Gateway International Airport in Iperu.The airport, described as an ambitious initiative, is ...

March 18, 2026 No Responses

NCAA ISSUES AOC TO BINANI AIR

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, issued Air Operator Certificate to Binani Air Global Services to commence scheduled flight operations.Speaking during the presentation ceremony held in Abuja, the Director-General of Ci...

March 16, 2026 No Responses

NCAA, NSIB Unveil SMS Pro System To Strengthen Aviation Safety

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has inaugurated the Safety Management System (SMS) Pro system to enhance aviation safety oversight in Nigeria.The platform, a centralized safety...