United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it has named two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft after the famous literary figure Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe. This decision is said to reflect the airline's commitment to promoting Nigeria's cultural heritage and national identity, according to the airline's representative Okonkwo.

Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has engaged major global aviation Original Equipment Manufacturers and other industry stakeholders on opportunities to upgrade the country's aviation infrastructure and strengthen the competitiveness of its air transport sector. According to Leadership newspaper, Keyamo held high-level meetings with representatives of leading aviation OEMs and stakeholders on the sidelines of an industry event, seeking partnerships and investment to modernise Nigeria's aviation facilities and services.

Niger Delta University (NDU) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have strengthened their collaboration in various fields including engineering, security, medicine, and meteorology. This partnership aims to enhance educational and operational capacities between the two institutions.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the National Insurance Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening regulation and oversight of aviation insurance in Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, commits both agencies to closer collaboration to protect passengers, operators and investors in the aviation sector, according to Leadership newspaper.

Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, has called on NAF personnel to embrace sportsmanship as part of their professional duty, describing it as a vital ingredient of national security. According to ThisDay Live, the senior officer made the remarks while addressing airmen, stressing the role of sporting values in building discipline and cohesion within the force.

Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has called for a stronger, more strategic partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improve flight efficiency and expand airport capacity. He made the appeal at the AFSNET 2026 event in Calabar, according to ThisDay Live, emphasising collaboration between the state and the federal aviation agency as key to enhancing air transport services in the region.