Author: Wole Shadare

Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

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Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

Experts commend NCAA, slam carriers over flight delays, cancellations   The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu said believable data gathering and presentation has been a major stumbling block to the growth and development of the aviation sector in Nigeria. He particularly mentioned the case of the NCAA, explaining that the aviation regulatory body should be the custodian of accurate data gathering for the entire aviation industry. Speaking…

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IATA: Africa improves air safety record amid high taxes, poor infrastructure, others 

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IATA: Africa improves air safety record amid high taxes, poor infrastructure, others 

    The Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh expressed satisfaction with the progress African airlines have made in safety, stressing that the continent has made significant safety improvements. This is coming as the IATA chief admitted that the continent’s carriers are faced with enormous challenges, including high costs and taxes, jet fuel prices which he said are about the highest in the world, low safety standards and airport infrastructure that needs…

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Rivers Helicopter Crash: FG To Release Report In 30 Days

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Rivers Helicopter Crash: FG To Release Report In 30 Days

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has said the preliminary report on the helicopter crash will be published within 30 days on the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) website. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made this announcement while speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Minister, while speaking with newsmen provided an update on the investigation, emphasising the government’s commitment to…

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Our aircraft suffered bird strike, says Air Peace

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Our aircraft suffered bird strike, says Air Peace

Air Peace has attributed the incident that made its Lagos-bound flight make an emergency stop to a bird strike hitting one of the engines of its aeroplanes. Spokesman for the airline, Dr Ejike Ndiulo in a statement said, “Our Abuja-Lagos 06:30 flight experienced a bird strike before take-off, prompting a ramp return as a safety measure. All passengers normally disembark.” Ndiulo further states that the airline deployed a replacement aircraft for the affected flight to…

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France, USA to join Nigeria to examine crashed helicopter wreckage

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France, USA to join Nigeria to examine crashed helicopter wreckage

The Federal Government has disclosed that representatives from the United States of America (USA) and France will be joining investigators at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to examine the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, explained the countries would join Nigeria in the investigation because the aircraft was designed and manufactured in the…

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Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For 5th Consecutive Time

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Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For 5th Consecutive Time

 Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest-serving domestic airline, has successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification for the 5th consecutive time. Overland Airways achieved its IOSA certification in 2015 and has subsequently renewed it in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and again in 2024. Overland Airways was audited in eight disciplines. IOSA is the internationally recognized safety benchmark for airlines worldwide and a requirement for African Union airlines. IOSA has over 417…

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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

Seek licence revocation of violators   The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24, and directed it to all Nigerian aircraft operators. In this context, cross-crew operations involve pilots performing flights for more than one airline, which, according to the NCAA, increases safety…

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Reduced travel signals airlines’ struggle

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Reduced travel signals airlines’ struggle

Air travel is one of the barometers to gauge the health of a nation. Whenever a country is doing well, it will reflect on the number of people that travel by air, writes, WOLE SHADARE Nigerian aviation is not a stand-alone. It is part of the bigger economy of Nigeria and contributes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Aviation is the quickest barometer to check any economy. A visit to some of the airports particularly the…

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Costly operations impacting African airlines’ performance-AFRAA

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Costly operations impacting African airlines’ performance-AFRAA

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said its primary focus is to create a sustainable, interconnected and affordable African air transport industry. The AFRAA Secretary-General, Abderahmane Berthé highlighted the areas of action for the airline industry to address the high cost of operations that is impacting the performance of the continent’s airlines. He told Aviation Metric that while Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency with key drivers including expanded…

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Nigeria to domicile safety, security training, cut costs

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Nigeria to domicile safety, security training, cut costs

Minister inspects facilities, commits to aviation safety The aviation sector in Nigeria could save several millions of dollars spent on overseas aviation security and safety training as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo and the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku highlighted the government’s dedication to supporting innovation in aviation safety and capacity building. Although not a training school for pilots, it is estimated…

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