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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…

Akure Airport security breach: Four bandits nabbed

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· FAAN to fortify aerodrome with perimeter fencing The Nigerian military, in a joint operation with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC), has apprehended four persons suspected of committing criminal activities at Akure Airport. They have been handed over to the Police for further interrogation. An air traffic controller who sighted the suspects from the air traffic control tower and who described them as ‘bandits’ said they pursued farmers from their farmland…

Air Peace faces sanctions over broader service failures, gets NCAA summons

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Re-routed Heathrow passengers left stranded in Lagos Carrier fails to process refunds for cancelled, disrupted flights The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace over recent disruptions affecting its London operations and broader service issues. The regulatory body is specifically investigating complaints from passengers on the Heathrow-Abuja flight who were reportedly rerouted via Gatwick–Lagos-Abuja and left stranded in Lagos. The move, led by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu,…

Mobile control tower ready for deployment at MMIA in few days, says NAMA

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

AFTN restored, fully operational The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NCAA) has explained why it has taken some time to deploy a mobile control tower at Lagos airport. The agency, through its spokesman, Dr Abdullahi Musa, said in a statement that the installation of aviation control infrastructure cannot be undertaken in a hurried or improvised manner. Contrary to the impression created in the media, Musa clarified that the aviation safety tool was ready for deployment and…

Arik incident: NSIB preliminary report details 23 wreckage impact on aircraft

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Highlights extensive damage to airplane The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has detailed the extensive damage to an Arik Air aircraft that occurred during the climb-out en route to Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, on February 11, 2026, in its preliminary report. On 11 February 2026, a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N- MJF, operated by Arik Air Limited, was on a scheduled passenger flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM),…

IRS Airlines wins disputes against 18 Nigerian insurance firms

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Court awards $3.65 million against the lead insurer $200,000 against IGI, $150,000 against Mutual Benefit Assurance In a landmark ruling delivered o by Hon. Justice K. A. Jose at the High Court of Lagos State (Commercial Division), IRS Airlines Limited secured a significant victory in its long-running insurance dispute against 18 Nigerian insurance companies. The case, suit no. LD/3187CMW/2017, centred on the insurers’ refusal to honour a claim following the total loss of a Fokker…

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fees for oil companies

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has once again ordered a temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fees specifically for oil and gas companies. This directive was issued on Monday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a high-level meeting in Abuja with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and key industry stakeholders. Keyamo, Lokpobiri The enforcement and collection of the fees are suspended for an initial…

IATA: Despite drop, Africa tops air accident rate globally

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Region recorded seven accidents in 2025, Middle East, North Africa, with one accident 51 crashes across 38.7 million flights The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual Safety Report, released on, confirms that the African region (AFI) recorded seven accidents during the 2025 calendar year. While this number represents a significant improvement in the regional accident rate compared to 2024, Africa continues to have the highest accident rate among global regions. The report highlights a…

FAAN builds on momentum for cargo/freight centre, Abuja second runway, others

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Positions Abuja airport for growth, holds stakeholders meeting Building on the strategic momentum from the first quarter of 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved from dialogue to implementation. The recent stakeholders meeting served as a launchpad for a multi-billion-naira infrastructure roadmap, specifically targeting the expansion of Nigeria’s air cargo capacity and the modernisation of its primary hubs. Consequently, FAAN has officially unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art dedicated cargo facility designed…

Tinubu halts FAAN’s cashless policy amid pain for airport users

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) cashless policy. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The policy, which was fully implemented on March 1, 2026, caused massive vehicular gridlock at major hubs such as Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…

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