Nigeria’s Presidential Jet Quietly Delisted From US Broker’s Website, Government Silent on Status

Nigeria’s Boeing 737-700 Business Jet, previously listed for sale by US aviation brokerage JetHQ, has been removed from the company’s website, raising fresh questions about the fate of the presidential aircraft. JetHQ confirmed the delisting but directed inquiries to the Nigerian government, which has yet to provide clarification. The jet was initially put up for sale in July 2025 under President Bola Tinubu’s cost-cutting plan, but months later remained unsold. The aircraft, purchased in 2005 for $43 million and valued today at around $56 million depending on configuration, underwent major refurbishment in 2024. With no official explanation following the removal, the jet’s status remains uncertain, fueling speculation over the government’s next steps.


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PBAT's Aviation Masterstroke: The MRO Deal That Puts Nigeria on the Global Map

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has just pulled off one of the most transformative moves in Nigeria’s aviation history, a strategic partnership with global aerospace giant Boeing and the UK’s prestigious Cranfield University to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) hub right here in Nigeria.

This is not just another government announcement. It’s a structural shift that changes how the world views Nigeria’s aviation capacity.

1. Billions Saved, Billions Earned

Right now, Nigerian airlines spend billions of naira every year flying their aircraft abroad for routine maintenance. With this facility in Nigeria, that money stays in the economy, and foreign airlines may even start coming to us for servicing.
This means massive savings, fresh revenue streams, and a stronger naira over time.

2. Thousands of High-Value Jobs

MROs are labour-intensive and highly technical. From aeronautical engineers to technicians and software specialists to safety experts, this hub will create thousands of well-paid, specialised jobs for Nigerians. President Tinubu isn’t just creating jobs; he’s creating global-standard careers.

3. Skills That Match Global Standards

Partnering with Cranfield University, one of the world’s leading aviation and aerospace institutions, means Nigerian professionals will receive elite training. For the first time, Nigeria will train and export aviation talent at the level of Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

4. A Boost for Local Airlines

Air Peace, Ibom Air, Azman, Overland all Nigerian airlines will finally have affordable, quick-turnaround maintenance at home. This translates to cheaper operations, fewer grounded aircraft, better safety, and more flights for Nigerians.

5. Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Aviation Powerhouse

Only a few African countries have credible MRO facilities. With Boeing and Cranfield backing this project, Nigeria leapfrogs into continental leadership, attracting investment, partnerships, and global aviation traffic.

6. Proof of President Tinubu’s Economic Diplomacy Working

This partnership didn’t fall from the sky; it’s a direct result of Tinubu’s aggressive economic diplomacy, restoring investor confidence, strengthening international ties, and positioning Nigeria as a serious business destination again.

In simple terms:
This MRO project is a high-impact, high-value, globally recognised move that boosts jobs, strengthens airlines, saves foreign exchange, and establishes Nigeria as the aviation hub Africa has been waiting for, all under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s watch.

BREAKING NEWS: President Bola Tinubu has announced a landmark partnership between the Federal Government, global aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and the UK-based Cranfield University to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in Nigeria

Two Air Peace Pilots Test Positive For Alcohol, Cannabis After Port Harcourt Landing Mishap

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol and cannabis following a runway excursion at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025.

A preliminary accident report, signed by NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, revealed that the Boeing 737 aircraft, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 passengers on board, veered off Runway 21 after landing from an unstabilised approach.

The aircraft touched down 2,264 metres beyond the runway threshold and came to a stop 209 metres into the clearway.

Although no injuries or structural damage were recorded, the NSIB has launched a full investigation into the incident due to its serious safety implications.

According to the report, toxicological tests revealed that both the Captain and First Officer had recently consumed alcohol. Post-incident screenings returned positive results for Ethyl Glucuronide, a metabolic marker indicating recent alcohol intake.

Source: NSIB Preliminary Report

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American Airlines Plane Catches Fire at Denver Airport, 179 Evacuated

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 caught fire on the runway at Denver International Airport on Saturday, prompting the emergency evacuation of 173 passengers and six crew members via emergency slides.

Flight 3023, bound for Miami, suffered a suspected landing gear failure just before takeoff around 2:45 p.m. local time. Video shared online showed smoke and flames near the rear of the aircraft. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, while others were safely evacuated.

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India recovers data from black boxes after deadly plane crash.

Indian investigators have successfully retrieved data from the black boxes of a Boeing plane, after it crashed in one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, the government said Thursday.

All but one of the 242 people on board the Air India flight were killed on June 12 when the jet crashed in the western city of Ahmedabad, where at least 19 others were left dead.

Two weeks after the disaster, the civil aviation ministry said investigators have started “the data extraction process” from the plane’s cockpit voice and flight data recorders.

The analysis… is underway. These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences,” a ministry statement said.

The two black boxes were found within days of the crash, but were only flown to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in New Delhi on Tuesday.

One of the victims’ relatives said they were waiting for answers.


“For now, all we know is the plane took off and then fell. How? Why? Nobody knows. And we want to know. We deserve to know,” said Imtiyaz Ali, whose brother was on the plane with his wife and two children.

“I refuse to believe that our aviation sector is this bad that we still don’t have even a slight indication about what went wrong,” he told AFP on Wednesday.

Air India said last week that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was “well-maintained” and that the pilots were accomplished flyers.

Investigators have recovered more than 100 mobile phones with the aim of retrieving any recordings that “may provide clues about the final moments of the flight”, Ahmedabad police commissioner GS Malik said last week.

Air Peace becomes first Nigerian airline to land in St. Kitts & Nevis

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has become the first-ever Nigerian carrier to operate a flight to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis.

According to a statement by the airline, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, it deployed a Boeing 777 aircraft to the airport, thereby becoming the first Nigerian dateline on St. Kitts & Nevis’s arrivals board

One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India.

A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 on board, with the jet smashing into buildings housing doctors and their families.

An AFP journalist saw bodies being recovered from the crash site, and the back of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner hanging over the edge of a building it hit around lunchtime.

“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after Air India’s flight 171 crashed following takeoff.

The bodies of passengers and victims on the ground were among 204 recovered so far, city police commissioner GS Malik said, while medics were treating dozens who were injured in the city.

An Air India Limited Boeing Co. 787 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, has crashed.

Reuters, quoting local media on Thursday, reported that Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff. The news agency, citing police sources, stated that the flight was carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew.

Further analysis of the incident indicated that the aircraft had reached an altitude of 625 feet at a speed of 174 kilometres per hour, according to data from Flightradar24. Social media videos showed black smoke billowing in the distance.

Air India’s fleet comprises 128 aircraft from Airbus SE and Boeing, according to the carrier’s website.