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With foreign carriers taking over 90% of Nigeria's international traffic, Ohunayo said the market is fiercely competitive, urged government to empower local airlines, and objected to a foreign partner of a Nigerian airline seeking Abuja access too.

Follow-up release in which ASRTI welcomed government action on long-overdue Nigeria Airways retirement benefits and asked for swift payment to remaining living ex-workers and families of the deceased.

As AMCON defended selling Arik aircraft, Ohunayo said the takeover was once welcomed but poor communication with owners and government inaction had eroded Arik's assets, and AMCON should withdraw.

ASRTI demanded release of approved entitlements for over 4,000 ex-Nigeria Airways staff, noting beneficiaries dying while waiting, and asked Keyamo to work with the finance minister and hold delaying officials accountable.

After union action against Air Peace disrupted about 70 flights, stakeholders including ASRTI's president warned repeated labour crises erode passenger and lessor confidence, and called for firmer dispute resolution and treating runway blockades as a safety matter.

ASRTI denounced union picketing of Air Peace over unremitted ticket and cargo sales charges as selective, said debt recovery is government's job, and urged talks under the minister's mediation as Enugu Air and United Nigeria halted flights.

At FLIDAN's 2026 conference, Nwuba's paper, read by ASRTI general secretary Ohunayo, noted about 1,500 licensed dispatchers but under 500 jobs and urged restoring type ratings; NCAA said it would study the idea.

On a bill to redistribute the 5% ticket and cargo charge, Onitiju backed raising NAMA's share to 40% and cutting NCAA's to 40%, while arguing NCAA needs extra government funding to meet ICAO obligations.

Responding to IATA's criticism of Nigeria's operating costs, Ohunayo called for a national aviation plan, incentives and tax waivers for carriers, a stop to licensing tiny-fleet airlines, and a flat ticket charge replacing the 5% levy.

Explains ASRTI's Fuel-for-Stability Programme as an alternative to the proposed 30% airline debt waiver, arguing Jet A1 cost is the root problem and should be tackled via local refiners and crude allocation.

In an Arise interview, Onitiju said capping Jet A1 prices is unsustainable in a deregulated market but could avert airline shutdowns, and urged structured reforms, institutional consultation and seasoned professionals in the ministry.

Detailed account of ASRTI's 27 April 2026 letter to the President: a non-subsidy fuel price correction, conditional liquidity support, debt plans, independent review of charges and a 'Fly Nigeria' growth push.

ASRTI's open letter described an aviation emergency driven by Jet A1 prices far above global benchmarks, and sought a temporary pricing fix, short-term airline support, tighter oversight and reform of charges.

Analysis drawing on ASRTI's Q1 2026 breakfast meeting and communique, where FAAN's Kuku, Aero's Ado Sanusi and Ibom Air's George Uriesi argued Lagos could become a hub with investment, consistent policy and strong home carriers.

At ASRTI's first 2026 breakfast meeting, Onitiju sought lower taxes and tariffs, clear rules, airport investment, airline incentives and soft loans, backed PPPs for infrastructure and voiced hope for the refurbished Lagos terminal.

At ASRTI's Q1 2026 breakfast meeting on aviation's GDP contribution, FAAN's Kuku said stop-start concessions erode investor confidence and FAAN now retains more revenue for infrastructure.

Preview of an ASRTI-convened Lagos meeting on 26 March 2026 on making Nigeria an aviation hub, with FAAN's Olubunmi Kuku as lead presenter and George Uriesi, Wale Babalakin and Ado Sanusi expected.

Feature on a decade of flat passenger numbers; Ohunayo blamed hostile economic policies and insecurity, which deter travel and raise insurance costs, while others cited fares and weak route development.

Outlook warning of pre-election disruption to domestic flying in 2026; Ohunayo urged separating regulation from airline operations, transit facilities at major airports, a stronger consumer protection unit and prosecution of unruly passengers.

Ohunayo said IDERA compliance fixed the aircraft-repossession risk but exchange rates and the country's security rating still keep premiums high, and stronger independent institutions are needed to lower insurance costs.