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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…

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),…

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