South African Airways (SAA) has revealed plans to start using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer service and resolve complaints faster as part of its broader digital transformation efforts. The …
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N712bn MMIA Renovation Plan Sparks Debate as FAAN
The Federal Government’s decision to approve a whopping N712 billion for the renovation of the old Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has sparked widespread …
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Zimbabwe Flight Numbers Drop 42% in Early 2025
Zimbabwe recorded a sharp 42% drop in flight numbers during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The agency revealed …
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Port Harcourt Airport Generates N21.41bn in 3 Years, Eyes PPP for Future Growth
The Regional General Manager, South South, and Airport Manager of the Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo International Airport (PHIA), Omagwa, Mrs. Ifesinachi Lynda Ezike, has revealed that the airport generated N21.41 billion …
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Boeing Workers Begin Strike Over Pay and Pensions Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Over 3,200 union workers at Boeing’s defence manufacturing operations in Missouri and Illinois have embarked on a strike, protesting the company’s latest contract offer, which they say falls short on …
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FG Approves N987bn to Modernize Airports
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved contracts worth N987 billion for the renovation and upgrade of major airports across the country. This was announced by the Minister of Aviation …
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IATA Raises Alarm Over Aviation Safety, Blocked Funds in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised serious concerns over the state of aviation safety in Africa, revealing that 46 out of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have not …
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Al-Menfi Bans Unapproved Use of Mitiga Airport Presidential Lounge
The President of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi, has ordered an immediate suspension of any unofficial use of the presidential lounge at Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli. The directive applies …
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Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Air Show in Abuja December 2025
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The event, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja, is expected to …
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Customs Intercepts Ahmed Salisu with N653.9m Cash at Kano Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of a suspected currency smuggler, Ahmed Salisu, at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with undeclared foreign currencies amounting to N653.9 …