Aviation

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and to address related matters. In a statement Wednesday signed personally by Keyamo, the minister said having been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector …

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air and the subsequent lifetime flight ban imposed by the airline and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). In an official statement dated August 12, 2025, the NBA described the actions as “heavy-handed, unlawful, …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that the flight ban placed on Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, will remain indefinite, contrary to the earlier six-month restriction. Speaking during an interview on TVC on Thursday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike …

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, …

Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing solid profitability in a challenging economic climate. The airline generated $14.0 billion in operating revenue for the March quarter, with operating income totalling $569 million and a pre-tax income of $320 million. In a statement …

Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to …

As the first U.S. airline to celebrate its centennial, Delta is honoring the dedication and spirit of the people who propelled the company through a century of flight with the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum. Officially opening Monday, April 7, the vast hangars-turned exhibit and event space captures the airline’s unique …

This spring, Delta will begin serving Champagne Taittinger in its Delta One cabin on international flights. Champagne pairs well with celebrations, so it’s fitting that Delta is partnering with Maison Taittinger as the airline celebrates its centennial year. Together, Delta and Taittinger combine the airline’s commitment to world-class service with …

...Moody’s credit rating agency lifts Delta’s rating to its highest level in decades. Delta achieved another exciting financial milestone Tuesday when Moody’s Ratings, one of three major credit rating agencies, raised its credit rating based on Delta’s strong performance and financial outlook. This ratings upgrade is the third that Delta …

For the first time, Nigeria has been excluded from countries with trapped airline funds as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024.   This is a small improvement compared to the …