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Aircraft Age and Safety: Separating Aviation facts from public perception

By Fred Chukwuelobe  Many people have criticised certain airlines for operating what they  describe as “old aircraft,” with some alleging that such airplanes pose a threat to safety. It is common to see passengers board a flight, inspect the seats and cabin interior, and, upon noticing worn-out fittings, loose panels, faded cabin panels, or taped sections, […]

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United Nigeria Airlines surprises passengers with latest Samsung phones

One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, on Monday, June 1, rewarded its passengers with the recently released Samsung Galaxy phones in the Awesome Row partnership it has with the phone company. The winners, Hamid Ibrahim, Chidi Chinedu, and Gbenga Bello, were among passengers selected through an onboard lucky dip on the Lagos–Abuja and […]

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NCAA issues Ebola protocol for airlines, airport operators

By Dickson Omobola Following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed airlines and airport operators to deepen public health surveillance measures. NCAA stated that while no confirmed case linked to the outbreak has been recorded in Nigeria, it […]

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How aircraft financing, insurance costs, others weigh down airlines — Okonkwo

By Dickson Omobola Professor Obiora Okonkwo is spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA. He was a panelist  at the 2026 edition of International Air Transport Association, IATA, Focus Africa Conference, themed: ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa,’ held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During […]

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M/EAST crisis: Ethiopian Airlines laments fuel supply disruptions, passenger stranding

Ethiopian Airlines has lamented the negative impact of the Middle East crisis on the aviation sector, specifically pointing to the disruptions in jet fuel supply and the inconvenience or stranding of passengers in some countries.

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