Challenger & HS-125 Training in Progress | Building Aviation Excellence

Aviation is one of the most dynamic and highly regulated industries in the world. It requires more than enthusiasm and ambition, it demands technical understanding, operational awareness, and the ability to perform confidently under strict safety standards. That is why training remains one of the most important investments any aviation professional can make. At Upperdeck […]

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Asaba emergency landing: Imperative of aircraft surveillance framework overhaul

With the recent incident in Delta State in mind, stakeholders said it is necessary for the government to focus on overhauling aviation regulation and security architecture, OLUSEGUN KOIKI reports. When a business jet landed on an unfinished highway in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State and later took off from the same location without regulatory clearance, the incident

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Welcoming a New Class of Aviation Professionals

The commencement of our July 2026 Challenger 604/605 and HS-125 class at Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited, and we are delighted to welcome a new group of trainees into our learning environment. This reflects our continued commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more professional aviation workforce through high-quality training and development. As the aviation

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Air Peace Expands Fleet With The First Embraer E175

Embraer has delivered the first brand-new Embraer E175 airplane to Nigerian carrier, Air Peace. The aircraft manufacturer says, “the delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace, beyond their operations of the larger E195-E2 and the smaller ERJ145 fleet. The E175 will support Air Peace in its ambition to increase connectivity in Nigeria

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Nigeria CAA Issues AOCs To Binani Air Global Services And Enugu Air

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Binani Air Global Services and Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations. Speaking at the presentation for Binani Air Global Services, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo commended “the resilience and determination of the airline, describing the certification as

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TO STRENGTHEN CREW TRAINING EFFICIENCY: AIR PEACE PARTNERS WITH DUTCH AVIATION TRAINERS

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and global best practices through a strategic engagement with leading aviation training organisation, Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT). The meeting, which took place today, 21st May, 2026, at the Air Peace Corporate Headquarters in Lagos, brought together the leadership of both organisations to

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Aviation Minister backs Open skies, affordable travel

In the heels of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) proposed $7 billion funding for Aviation Transformation Programme, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN has called for decisive actions to unlock Africa’s aviation potential, insisting that the continent must move beyond policy declarations to tangible implementation of reforms that directly benefit airlines

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FAAN reinforces commitment to strengthening security enforcement, judicial processes within airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security enforcement and judicial processes within the nation’s airports through a high-level justice stakeholders engagement focused on arrest, prosecution, and judicial administration in the aviation sector. The engagement, themed “Strengthening Arrest, Prosecution and Judicial Administration Within the Airport Environment,” brought together legal

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FAAN COMMENCES 2026 MANAGEMENT RETREAT TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku,has officially declared open the 2026 FAAN Management Retreat, themed “Consolidating Gains and Institutionalizing Sustainable Growth”. The three-day retreat brings together FAAN’s senior management team to evaluate the Authority’s transformation journey, strengthen institutional capacity, and align strategic priorities with emerging

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Government Policy And The Future Of The African Airline Industry

African Airlines have been plagued by many challenges over the years. From small and aging fleet to inability to attract capital, loss of qualified personnel, and inability to sustain services, amongst others. Since COVID 19, the sector has had to grapple with additional challenges including delays in aircraft deliveries, extended AOGs due to supply chain

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