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Iyayi: Dormant airstrips, airports stunt aviation, tourism growth

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

President of TopBrass Airlines and a member of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Roland Iyayi has lamented that many of the 31 airports and 91 airstrips across the country are not helping the growth of tourism because they lie dormant. He said the airstrips and airports should be opportunities for the domestic market with smaller airplanes like 19 seater air shuttles to many places with airstrips to boost commerce and tourism. Speaking to Aviation Metric…

Airlines face existential threat, says ASRT President, Onitiju

Posted on November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Domestic travel volume shrinks over dwindling airplanes, others President of Aviation Round Table (ART) Air Commodore Ademola Onitiju (Rtd) said the volume of the domestic travelling public for whom the stakeholders and airline operators seek to make aircraft available is dwindling due to the high cost of air tickets and reduced purchasing power of Nigerian citizens. They equally emphasised the need for purposeful coordination between the aviation sector and other government agencies especially the …

Safety: Nigeria’s €66 million radar system obsolete, NAMA seeks replacement

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has called for the replacement of the country’s radar system, as the one in operation is said to be obsolete with the system lagging behind current edition use in most parts of the world. Director of Air Traffic Services at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr Tayo John stated this during a visit to the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) site at the international wing of the…

Najomo may get DG NCAA confirmation after Nuhu’s tenure ends Feb 2025

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

FG applies delay strategy to solve leadership conundrum The controversy that led to the Federal Government’s inability to proceed to confirm the appointment of the Acting Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo as substantive DG of the agency is expected to come to an end soon. Reason: The Director-General of NCAA recognized by law, Capt. Musa Nuhu’s five-year tenure comes to an end in February 2025. This could pave…

NAMA begins work on decrepit navigational systems

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NAAE president pushes for more funds The managing director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk said the management is not unaware of the deplorable state of some facilities in the navigational systems assuring that frantic efforts were being made to address them Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) held over the weekend in Abuja, Farouk urged the engineers to come up…

NCAA: How FAAN closed 165 gaps to get Abuja, Lagos airports recertification

Posted on November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…To commence second phase exercise for other aerodromes The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo said the renewal of the aerodrome certificates for Lagos and Abuja airports – marks an important milestone in the country’s journey towards achieving excellence in aviation safety and security. He, however, disclosed that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) got the recertification for the Lagos and Abuja airports after closing 136 items or…

Delta Shines as Key Sponsor of the 49th Ikoyi Club Ladies Open in Lagos

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The 49th Ikoyi Club Ladies Open, a prestigious annual golf tournament, took place in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in women’s golf. The event brought together an impressive assembly of talent, welcoming participants from 10 countries, including 50 professional golfers and a total of 150 female competitors. The gathering not only showcased the elite skills of women in sports but also celebrated the unity and camaraderie shared among golfers across borders. The tournament’s highlight…

FG Moves To Sanitise Airports, Boost Service Delivery Via Special Marshals

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

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to sanitise airports across the country as well as boost service delivery by appointing Special Airport Marshals. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed on Thursday, in a statement by his Media Aide, Tunde Moshood. The marshals are expected to conduct unscheduled visits to the airports, monitor staff conduct, and assess the general hygiene and conditions of the airports. Also, the Marshals who are expected to…

Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Experts commend NCAA, slam carriers over flight delays, cancellations The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu said believable data gathering and presentation has been a major stumbling block to the growth and development of the aviation sector in Nigeria. He particularly mentioned the case of the NCAA, explaining that the aviation regulatory body should be the custodian of accurate data gathering for the entire aviation industry. Speaking…

France, USA to join Nigeria to examine crashed helicopter wreckage

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

The Federal Government has disclosed that representatives from the United States of America (USA) and France will be joining investigators at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to examine the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, explained the countries would join Nigeria in the investigation because the aircraft was designed and manufactured in the…

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