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

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

…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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

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Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

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…

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France, USA to join Nigeria to examine crashed helicopter wreckage

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France, USA to join Nigeria to examine crashed helicopter wreckage

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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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

Seek licence revocation of violators   The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24, and directed it to all Nigerian aircraft operators. In this context, cross-crew operations involve pilots performing flights for more than one airline, which, according to the NCAA, increases safety…

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NSIB recovers black box, continue search for three bodies

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NSIB recovers black box, continue search for three bodies

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in conjunction with the Search and Recovery partners NNPC, NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and HydroDive, has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as ‘black box’ from the crashed Sikorsky SK76 helicopter. The helicopter with registration 5N BQG ditched in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, 2024. The helicopter, operated by Eastwind Aviation, was transporting eight…

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Maintain NAMA processes, procedures for optimal standards, Farouk tells managers at retreat

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Maintain NAMA processes, procedures for optimal standards, Farouk tells managers at retreat

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Ahmed Umar Farouk has charged general managers in the agency to ensure that NAMA’s processes and procedures maintain optimal standards to keep pace with those of air navigation service providers (ANSPs) globally. Farouk said this could be attained through enhanced productivity, efficient service delivery and innovation. The NAMA MD who spoke while declaring open the 2024 General Managers’ Retreat which was held in Keffi, Nassarawa…

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

Plaudits have come the way of the Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for reforms he has brought to the agency. The commendation is coming from the spokesman for African Aviation Renaissance Group (AARG), Comrade Akanbi Adimula, adding that the NCAA has once again reinforced the time-tested solution to the challenge of leadership and position mismatch in our national life. Adimula stated that in early 2024 when the Minister of Aviation effected changes…

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed the integrity and capabilities of its consumer protection directorate staff to promptly and adequately address passengers’ complaints at airports across the country and urged passengers to approach them whenever the need arises. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate,  Mr. Michael Achimugu explained that following the launch of the consumer protection portal on September 19th 2024, passengers’ experience, service delivery and responses from airlines…

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