Aviation

The Management of the XEjet Airline has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)  has lifted the suspension placed on its operation due to an insurance issue with one of the aircraft in its service. In a letter to the airline signed by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu titled: Lifting Of Suspension On Your Air Transport Licence (Atl) And Air Operators Certificate (AOC) reads, ‘Further to the NCAA’s letter on the…

Users of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos ran for safety following the outbreak of fire at a section of the terminal. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement attributed the incident to a suspected electrical spark at the baggage hall ceiling that caused the smoke incident that was reported at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The source of the smoke which occurred at about 0723 hours was identified…

    The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has charged the contractors handling the construction of the Abuja second runway project for standardised and long-lasting project. The Minister who visited the site of the ongoing runway project warned the contractors against using sub-standard materials. Keyamo was on a tour of the Abuja airports where he inspected facilities and access the quality of services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Please we…

A new travel requirement has been issued to Nigerians wishing to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) with effect from November 15, 2023. Except for British and Irish citizens, everyone including children who enter or transit through the UK will require permission before they travel. This means that all visa applicants wishing to travel to the UK would need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The category of persons who need the travel permit are those…

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said the suspension of Nigeria Air by the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo would allow for a thorough review of the project and would help put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family. The operators in a statement by their spokesman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo commended the Minister for the suspension of the project until he briefs President Bola…

Minister directs airlines to relocate to new terminal, old terminal to be shut Gives hangar owners to relocate properties Airport concession, Nigeria Air suspended not canceled-Minister The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has expressed concern over the parlous state of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing it as an eyesore and a shame of a nation. He consequently directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin the relocation of airlines before October…

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has presented to the Agency for Aerial Navigation and Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) the concept of Free Route Airspace (FRA) already in operation within the Kano Flight Information Region. Free Route Airspace (FRA) is a specified airspace within which users may freely plan a route between a defined entry point and a defined exit point. Subject to airspace availability, the route can be planned directly from one…

Aviation writer and author, Wole Shadare, has received the award for diligence and work commitment, said to have qualified him as a role model for Nigerian youth. Shadare’s feat in aviation reporting spurred the body of students to consider him for recognition at the event which took place at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Tuesday. He was nominated and, selected among the few Nigerian personalities who received the Leadership Award at the NANS Public…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reversed the decision to transfer the suit file by some airlines against Nigeria Air to Abuja. The matter is now to continue at the Federal High Court, Lagos and no longer at Abuja High Court. Reversing the decision, Justice Tsoho faulted the judgment of Justice J.K Omotosho, alleging that counsel to Nigeria Air concealed some facts that rendered the judgment given by Justice…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued enhanced Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Operations Specifications (Op.Specs) to all current AOC holders. The authority considers it imperative to issue the new OpSpecs to all current AOC holders with the validity of the previous AOC and Op. Specs retained. This directive which was contained in an All 0perator Letter referenced NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/370 dated August 18th, 2023 is applicable to all AOC holders certificated by the authority and was…