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A Nigeria Airways Boeing 747-200 is seen on the apron at an international airport during the airline’s operational years. The iconic jumbo jet was a key part of the flag carrier’s long-haul fleet before the airline ceased operations in 2003.

Nigeria to set up aircraft leasing for carriers

On April 30, the Nigerian government approved the establishment of a privately…

Michelle Owusuaa

6 June 2026

An Air Corsica Jet

French Government Cuts Tax on Certain Flights

The French Transport Ministry has announced a 65% cut on the “eco…

6 June 2026

An aerial view of the runway meeting the sea at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

Lebanon Launches Safety Audit of MEA Following Pilots Concerns

The Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has launched a safety audit of…

3 June 2026

Fuel tanks on tracks

Russia Bans Aviation Fuel Exports for the First Time Amid Refinery Pressure

Russia has announced a temporary ban on aviation fuel exports, marking the…

3 June 2026

Two men seated on separate blue upholstered armchairs on a stage, facing slightly towards each other. One person wears a dark business suit, crosses their legs, and gestures with one hand, while the other wears a dark formal uniform with insignia and sits upright. A small wooden side table stands between the chairs, with a water bottle on the floor nearby. The stage is lit from above, with a patterned rug underfoot and a dark backdrop with vertical blue lighting panels behind the men.

United Airlines CEO dismisses JetBlue merger rumours

CEO of United Airlines Scott Kirby rejected the possibility of a merger…

3 June 2026

Preparations for an Airbus A320 to be refuelled on the tarmac.

Middle East conflict drives 3.4% drop in global air demand

Global air passenger demand fell by 3.4% in April 2026 compared to…

2 June 2026