New Nigerian Aviation Taxes Risk Stifling Sector Growth and Competitiveness
Nigeria's aviation sector faces declining traffic and investment as new taxes and high operating costs threaten airline viability and economic growth.
14 aviation articles tagged “Aviation Policy”
Nigeria's aviation sector faces declining traffic and investment as new taxes and high operating costs threaten airline viability and economic growth.
The US partial federal shutdown threatens major airport delays as TSA and FAA staff work without pay; passengers should expect significant disruptions.
The Irish Cabinet will lift Dublin Airport's 32 million passenger cap; the move allows for 40 million annual travelers and supports aviation growth by 2026.
The UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill is under House of Lords scrutiny, focusing on a revenue certainty mechanism crucial for boosting domestic SAF production.
The Australian Federal Government awarded Adelaide University a A$400,000 grant to launch a two-year project accelerating Australia-China cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Florida's SB 706, which would rename Palm Beach International Airport, is advancing; lawmakers worry it grants the state power to change Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport's name.
Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific will produce 40% of the world's Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2050; new government mandates are accelerating uptake.
US President Trump threatened a 50% tariff and decertification of Bombardier and all Canadian-made aircraft unless Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream jets.
President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft and to decertify Bombardier jets, escalating a trade dispute over Canadian certification of US-made Gulfstream models.
Indonesia's Director General of Civil Aviation confirmed withholding Emirates Airbus A380 flight permits to Bali, demanding concessions like more Indonesian crew and MRO involvement.
Southwest Airlines officially ended its 50-year open seating policy on January 27, 2026, launching assigned seats and a new boarding process that drew mixed passenger reactions at Dallas Love Field.
Southwest Airlines is changing its open seating model to assigned seats based on fare class and loyalty, while also updating its extra room policy.
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné claims airlines' refusal to pay for costlier Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and their lobbying efforts threaten the EU's green mandates.
Cebu Pacific is moving all turboprop flights from NAIA Terminal 2 to Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 29, 2026, to ease Manila airport congestion.