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Overland Airways has announced the recommencement of flight services from Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, effective December 23, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, using its brand new 88-seater Embraer 175 aircraft, featuring Premium and Economy cabins. Flights will depart Abuja to Ibadan at 10:30 a.m. and Ibadan to Abuja at 12:00 p.m. Chief Operating Officer of Overland Airways, Mrs. Aderonke Emmanuel-James, expressed excitement about the airline's return to Ibadan, citing its 22-year history of providing excellent flight services to the people of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Osun State. "We are excited to return to Ibadan to continue the excellent flight services we have provided to the people of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Osun State over the past 22 years," Mrs. James said. She also congratulated the Government of Oyo State for the extensive i...

Air Peace has announced the resumption of daily return flights between Ibadan and Abuja, effective December 24, 2025, with fares starting from ₦95,000. This move reinforces the airline's commitment to improved domestic connectivity and passenger convenience, following the reopening of Ibadan Airport. The airline is responding to strong demand from passengers, particularly those in Oyo State and surrounding regions seeking seamless access to Abuja. The resumed Ibadan service is strengthened by Air Peace's growing fleet, including the recent arrival of its third Embraer 190 aircraft, enhancing schedule reliability, route flexibility, and overall service delivery. Air Peace reaffirmed its dedication to connecting underserved markets, easing travel stress, and supporting socio-economic activities through dependable air transport solutions. Passengers can book early via the Air Peace website, mobile app, or accredited travel agents to enjoy the attractive fares. This dev...

Air Peace Limited, West and Central Africa's largest indigenous airline, has taken delivery of its third Embraer 190 aircraft, registered as 5N-CFM, which landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday December 16, 2025. This strategic move reinforces the carrier's operational capacity to meet the heightened travel demand during the festive season and beyond. The Embraer 190-100 AR, with a 99-seat configuration, features 11 Business Class seats and 88 Economy Class seats, offering passengers a refined balance of comfort, efficiency, and reliability. The aircraft boasts fuel-efficient engines with reduced carbon emissions, making it an environmentally responsible choice. The cabin features a 1-2 seating configuration in Business Class and a 2-2 Economy Class layout, ensuring spacious legroom, quiet comfort, and in-seat power sockets. The airline's Spokesperson, Mr. Osifo-Whiskey Efe, stated, "We are delighted to welcome this advanced air...

Air Peace has unveiled a series of enhancements to its domestic schedule, effective December 14, 2025, in response to the anticipated surge in travel demand during the festive season. The airline is deploying additional flights on key routes, including Lagos and Abuja connections to Owerri, Asaba, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Kano, Benin, and Anambra, to ensure seamless travel for passengers. The carrier has also bolstered flight frequencies and connections to Northern destinations, offering improved travel options to Yola, Maiduguri, and Gombe via Lagos and Abuja on designated days. This augmentation is designed to provide passengers with greater flexibility and convenience during the peak holiday period. In a significant development, Air Peace has announced the reinstatement of its Warri services, with daily return flights on the Lagos-Warri route increasing to twice daily, and Abuja-Warri flights resuming operations from December 17, 2025. Tickets for these routes are currently...

In a resounding celebration of International Civil Aviation Day, Ibom Air took center stage in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, with a high-energy musical extravaganza. The event, held on December 7, 2025, coincided with the airline's allocated day at the 32-day Christmas Unplug Festival - a state-sponsored initiative showcasing local achievements and fostering community engagement. In his address, Acting Managing Director and CEO of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, expressed profound gratitude to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, for designating a day to honor the airline; underscoring the carrier's commitment to regional development and social responsibility. "The role of civil aviation in fostering regional connectivity and economic growth cannot be overstated," Mr. Uriesi emphasized, highlighting Ibom Air's pivotal contribution to the state's emerging aviation hub status. The concert, headlined by award-winning artist Patoranking, brou...

In a gesture of gratitude, Finchglow Holdings has honoured the media's pivotal role in showcasing its accomplishments at a Media Appreciation Ceremony on December 11, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos, convening aviation journalists to commend their astute and pertinent industry reporting. In his keynote address, Finchglow's Group Managing Director (MD) Mr. Bankole Bernard lauded the media for being worthy partners to the company's success, seen in its dedicated coverage of milestones that have shaped the company's trajectory in the year 2025. He went on to commend the aviation minister's efforts in addressing sector challenges, noting, "The Minister, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has done well in keeping the sector active - blocked funds are no longer an issue; foreign exchange has been deregulated and it's now floating, based on demand and supply", he said. Despite economic hardships, Bernard highlighted the company's growth, which he attributed to sustai...