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How COVID, rising jet fuel cost, economic meltdown tested African carriers’ resilience-AFRAA

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company and 2024 President of AFRAA, Yehia Zakaria said at the moment, Africa’s aviation industry finds itself at a crossroads, adding that the challenges the sector in Africa faced in recent years—whether due to global economic shifts, the impact of the pandemic, or rising fuel costs—have tested the operators’ resilience. He disclosed that these challenges also gave them unique opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow. In a 56th Africa Airlines Association…

NAMA: $300 helicopter landing fee I’ll ease financial burden

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that it would recommence the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee on helicopter operators in the country soon. Speaking at the ongoing 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on Wednesday in Kano, Mr Tayo John, Director of Air Traffic Services, NAMA, said that the collection of the fee would ease the agency’s current financial burden. Presenting a paper: ‘Financial…

Labour: Workers’ right abuse by airlines troubling

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The various aviation unions under the umbrella of the Joint Aviation Trade Union Forum (JATUF) have alerted on how airline owners abuse workers’ rights, describing the development as troubling and one that calls for urgent resolution. There have been cases where airline workers are prevented from joining the different aviation unions or where union members are punished. Chairman of JATUF, Comrade Ilitrus Ahmadu who spoke to Aviation Metric on the sidelines of the second edition of the annual strategic aviation unions’…

How AI aids air traffic mgt operational efficiency, says NAMA’s Director, Ihenachor

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Electronic Engineering Services (DEES) of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Teresa Ihenachor has listed key data sources that fuel Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation including radar data, radio frequency (RF) data, surveillance data, voice and data link communications, GPS data, instrument landing system (ILS) data, meteorological data, and airport operational data among others. She further stated that incorporating AI into these data streams can empower Nigeria’s air traffic systems to…

NAMA needs special funding to tackle decrepit navigational facilities

Posted on November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

· Over N40 billion Presidential intervention fund secured · Aviation to contribute to $1 trillion projected economy The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo on Sunday said the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) would need special funding to tackle many of the navigational facilities. This is coming as the Minister said that the aviation industry would contribute significantly to ensure that the aviation industry contributes to the planned $1 trillion targeted economy by President…

NCAA recertifies Lagos, Abuja airports four years after last exercise

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

FAAN MD lauds exercise, says agency prioritises infrastructure upgrade Four years after the last exercise, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja have been recertified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Airports are certified to ensure the safety of aircraft operations and to demonstrate compliance with relevant safety standards Airport Operating Certificates serve to ensure safety in air transportation. To obtain a certificate, an airport must agree to certain operational and safety…

FAAN’s pension liability hits over N200 billion, may hamper concession

Posted on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Expert backs national carrier, says country’s aviation market eroded The inability of the workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to join the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) scheme in 2004 has pushed the pension liability of the agency to over N200 billion. The National President of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and President of Joint Aviation Trade Union’s Forum (JATUF) Ilitrus Ahmadu who spoke to Aviation Metric on Thursday at…

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

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

Rivers Helicopter Crash: FG To Release Report In 30 Days

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For 5th Consecutive Time

Posted on November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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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