AVIATION MEGAFORCE

 Demand Grows 4.6% in August   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: •     Total demand , measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.0% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024), a record high for the month. •     International demand  rose 6.6% compared to August 2024. Capacity was up 6.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 85.8% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024). •     Domestic demand  increased 1.5% compared to August 2024. Capacity was up 1.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 86.3% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024). “August year-on-year demand growth of 4.6% confirms that the 2025 peak northern summer travel season reached a new record high. Moreover, planes were ...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigerian (FAAN) on Monday flagged off its “Go Cashless Operation” at airports    across the country    aiming to triple revenue    like never before. The Managing Director,Mrs Olubunmi Kuku announced that the new payment solution would start from two international airports in Lagos and Abuja effective today.  FAAN is rolling out this cashless contactless payment solution in partnership with Paystack that comes with assurance of safe and seamless services. The MD represented at the ceremony in Lagos by the Director of Public Affairs and    Consumer Protection, Henry Gberigbe ,explained that the from now on,FAAN’ revenue points    including the airport access gates ,car parks, FAAN VIP and protocol lounges would go cashless. The MD stressed that with the introduction of this payment solution,passengers and airport users    would enjoy fast and seamless services by using this secure con...

 The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has slammed Qatar Airways with serious allegations of disregarding Nigerian passengers and aviation laws .  According to NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer  Protection, Michael Achimugu ,Qatar Airways had  repeatedly violated regulations, notably in an incident involving a Nigerian couple traveling to the US via Doha .  A cabin crew member had accused the male passenger of misconduct during boarding in Lagos , but didn't report it then.  However, upon arrival in Doha, the accusation was made, leading to his arrest and detention for 18 hours.  The passenger, Achimugu stated  had to pay a fine and sign a document in Arabic , which he couldn't read, to secure his release and  despite this, Qatar Airways refused to let him continue his journey, forcing him to buy new tickets. The NCAA criticized Qatar Airways for ignoring their invitations and failing to respond to complaints.  The aut...