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Saadia Zahidi becomes the first woman appointed to lead IATA since its creation in 1945. The World Economic Forum executive will take over from Willie Walsh on November 1, 2026. Her appointment brings a global economics and workforce...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Global air cargo demand increased by 6 percent in May 2026 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the aviation industry's resilience amid shifting trade patterns and operational disruptions. According to the latest data...

May 19, (THEWILL) – The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, the leading ground handling company in West and Central African regions, has recorded 88 percent On-Time Performance (OTP) in the handling of its airline customers at the ongoing...

January 17, (THEWILL) – The International Air Transport Association has affirmed that Air Peace, Nigeria's leading airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, operates on par with global aviation giants such as British Airways, KLM, and...

December 12, (THEWILL) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) report has indicated that Nigeria is now out of the list of countries with a significant amount of airlines’ blocked funds. In its recent report, IATA stated that $1.7 billion...

August 16, (THEWILL) – United Nigeria Airlines has successfully achieved its second IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence. IOSA certification is a globally recognised benchmark for operational safety...

June 02, (THEWILL) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of April stood at approximately $1.8 billion, a...

January 30, (THEWILL) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reacted to the statement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that it has fully cleared the backlog of blocked funds owed the international airlines. The CBN had...

October 07, (THEWILL) - West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has cleared the air about its international operations, disclosing that it is in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) clearing house and has the right equipment and personnel...

September 19, (THEWILL) – As of August 2023, Nigeria accounts for $783 million of foreign airlines' blocked funds, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To bring the blocked funds issue to a halt, IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa...