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 …
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Airports Company of Zimbabwe Hails Progress, Vows to Stick with National Goals
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) says it is proud of how it has performed in the first half of 2025, and it is determined to continue following good corporate …
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A helicopter operated under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has crashed at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, killing three people and injuring others. The …
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Director of Somali Civil Aviation Speaks On Ongoing Rescue Operations at Helicopter Crash
The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Hassan, confirmed to local media on Tuesday that a military helicopter belonging to the African Union Transition Mission …
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Global Air Travel Rises by 5% in May 2025, International Routes Lead Growth – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a 5.0 per cent increase in global air passenger traffic for May 2025, showing steady recovery and resilience in the aviation sector …
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A military helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday, according …
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An aircraft belonging to Rano Air Limited, with registration number 5N-BZY, has been officially grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) after suffering an engine failure mid-flight. The incident …