On Wednesday, August 21, Bombardier announced that its flagship private jet, the legendary Global 7500, has set more than 50 speed records over the past year. Each of these has been set within the last fifty weeks. These impressive speed records indicate impressive performance for Bombardier’s flagship aircraft that has taken the business jet industry

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has intervened to resolve the Boeing 737-NG aircraft fire simulator dispute. The federal government acquired this simulator in 2019 and installed it at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT). After a meeting in Lagos, FAAN’s top management, NCAT’s Rector/CEO Mr. Joseph Imalighwe, and NAFSA leaders reached

The business class seat, designed for the next generation of travelers, was unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) on May 28. Panasonic Avionics and Collins Aerospace have collaborated to design and introduce the MAYA seat concept, which includes a 45″ Curved OLED display, offering a fully immersive in-flight experience for passengers. The seat was

Let’s take a look at how much Jet A a widebody aircraft actually uses as it traverses the skies. Nearly 25-40% of an airline operating expenses are used on jet fuel. While an average air traveler may not consider technicalities like fuel requirement and consumption during a typical transatlantic flight, it makes a large portion

The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN has called on aviation industry stakeholders to collaborate and explore ways of leveraging the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) sub-sector for national development. The Minister who was represented at the just concluded 4th Drone technology Conference and Exhibition held in Lagos, by the Ministry’s

Industry experts Captain Ado Sanusi and Captain Roland Iyayi decry the detrimental effects of overtaxing airlines, emphasizing the need to draw a line. Sanusi asserts that taxing operators to fund agencies harms the industry, stating, “You cannot save the industry by imposing more taxes on airlines.” He emphasizes the industry’s dire state, highlighting the need

Recognizing the growing significance of drones, Captain Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, sanctioned the establishment of a specialized Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Unit within the NCAA. This unit aims to streamline the registration, licensing, and monitoring of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Nigeria. By collaborating with aviation stakeholders, the

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom reaffirms his support for the state’s tripod aviation ecosystem, urging the Federal government to collaborate. He emphasizes the transformative impact of the Ibom Air, Smart Terminal, and MRO projects on Nigeria’s aviation sector. Participating in Ibom Air’s inaugural Uyo-Lagos flight, Governor Eno attributes the projects’ success to strategic vision.

Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr Umar Farouk, in this interview, discusses the agency’s past problems, its current challenges and how they are being addressed. At the same time, he shares his thoughts on the shortage of air traffic controllers and review of navigation charges among others. Excerpts: NAMA became prominent