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Air controllers say ageing infrastructure hampering safer skies

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lament operational deficiencies, stretched human limits, seek better CoS The situation between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)and aviation authorities has reached a critical juncture. At the heart of the tension is a direct conflict between ageing infrastructure and the human limits of those tasked with keeping the skies safe. The primary driver for this potential nationwide flow control is the decay of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure. When the technical “eyes and ears” of air traffic…

Nigeria’s airspace at risk of losing surveillance services over obsolete radar, others

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

30% IGR deduction impeding agency meeting critical obligations We are blackmailed over planned raise in charges The situation regarding Nigeria’s Total Radar Coverage (TRACON) has reached a critical juncture. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Umar Farouk Ahmed, highlighted the severe risks posed by the ageing infrastructure, warning that the nation’s airspace could lose essential surveillance services if urgent modernisation is not completed. Much of the TRACON equipment, originally commissioned around…

Munetsi: Africa’s limited aircraft pool reflects regulatory, economic constraints

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

..airlines struggle to scale, expand routes, compete globally The stark contrast in the scale of global aviation was a central theme at the recently held Nigerian Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) in Lagos. Industry leaders, including Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), highlighted a sobering reality: the entire African continent, home to 54 countries and 1.4 billion people, operates a commercial fleet of fewer than 1,000 aircraft. He argued…

175 new routes across Africa opened in three years

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Secretary-General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Adefunke Adeyemi, said 175 new air routes, often rounded or projected to higher figures in broader sectoral discussions, have been opened across the continent over the past three years. This expansion is a direct result of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, which aims to liberalise African skies. She highlighted this milestone during her address at the Nigeria Aviation African Investment Summit (NAAIS) in…

At summit, NAMA MD presents strategic roadmap for Nigeria’s airspace overhaul

Posted on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Farouk has presented a strategic roadmap for the total technical overhaul of Nigeria’s aviation airspace infrastructure. The NAMA boss spoke at the Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition & Investment Summit (NAAIS) 2026. The summit focused on unlocking growth in Africa’s largest mobility market. Farouk’s address highlighted how NAMA is transitioning from fragmented regional operations to a unified, tech-driven “One Flight Information Region (FIR). He emphasised…

Minister: Nigerian carriers can’t compete without financing, fuel-efficient aircraft

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…Nation to grant conditional frequencies to foreign carriers …Airlines subsidising inefficiency Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said for decades, the government focused on saving airlines through bailouts or protective policies, but noted that the new focus is on ensuring they have the legal and financial infrastructure to save themselves. This is coming as the Minister addressed the tension between inviting foreign airlines and protecting local ones. He noted that the shift is toward…

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline

Posted on March 24, 2026March 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Airlines today announced the next phase of its long-term plan to win brand loyal customers and further differentiate itself from competitors. The airline expects to take delivery of more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 – the most by any airline in a two-year period – to further modernise its fleet, add new aircraft variants, create a new experience for transcontinental travelers and introduce new onboard products for every customer, reinforcing United’s position as…

Aligbe: FCCPC probing airlines’ price fixing ‘ll eliminate anti-competition practices

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…says agency acting within legal mandate Aviation consultant and former spokesman for Nigeria Airways, Mr Chris Azu Aligbe, said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as an omnibus regulator, is covered by an Act that authorises it to probe multi-sectoral infringements of consumers’ rights. He described those who hold the view that the agency has no business to probe alleged price fixing and exploitation of air travellers as ignorant, arguing that the…

NAMA deploys mobile control tower at MMIA, plans new CoS for staff

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has deployed a mobile control tower at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The deployment follows a period of temporary operations after a major fire on February 23, 2026, which gutted the old terminal (Terminal 1) and severely damaged the main aerodrome control tower’s air-to-ground communication equipment. The mobile tower is fully positioned and has undergone successful test runs. Air traffic controllers are prepared to begin full…

Aircraft inspector shortage at NCAA hits critical point, workforce overstretched

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Regulatory body to recruit 17 inspectors, agency training ground for airlines The shortage of aircraft inspectors at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reached a critical point, leaving the workforce severely overstretched. The dearth of technical personnel is primarily driven by a massive pay gap between the regulator and the private sector, as well as the rapid expansion of the Nigerian aviation industry. The aviation regulatory body is further put in a difficult position…

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