Five Nigerian states have agreed to jointly fund the launch of a proposed regional airline called North‑East Air Shuttle to improve connectivity in northeastern Nigeria, with each state committing NGN 5 billion (≈ USD 3.5 million) toward the NGN 30 billion (≈ USD 21 million) project. The participating states — Gombe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe — plan to use the funds to acquire two aircraft and operate services within and beyond the region to support economic development and more reliable air links. The initiative, originally conceived in 2020, aims to boost intra‑regional connectivity, though the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has not yet received a licence application from the venture.
The Libyan Air Ambulance Service has launched its first international helicopter operations, marking a major expansion of its capabilities beyond fixed-wing aircraft. The service successfully completed its inaugural international mission by transporting a critically ill patient from Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport to Sfax-Thyna Airport in Tunisia, fully adhering to aviation safety standards and medical protocols. The mission highlights the Service’s operational preparedness, professional…
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