NAMA commences reorganisation, makes changes, promotes Njoke GM

NAMA commences reorganisation, makes changes, promotes Njoke GM

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced the proper placement of staff to their rightful position as a way of righting the wrongs of so many years. The re-organisation which has the backing of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has brought a huge relief to many whose morale had been dampened by many years of discarding seniority in public service and one that almost jeopardised the civil service rule….

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African airlines to airlift 98 million passengers in 2024-AFRAA

African airlines to airlift 98 million passengers in 2024-AFRAA

    Somalia takes back control of airspace from Kenya Zambia aims new approach to modernise cargo processing   The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the umbrella body for many of the continent’s airlines has estimated that the continent’s airlines will carry around 98million passengers in 2024. The group in its January 2024 performance updates made available to Aviation Metric noted that since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines exceeded the 2019 level, stressing that…

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MMA2, pride of Nigeria, embodies modernity

MMA2, pride of Nigeria, embodies modernity

The Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited embodies modernity and stands as a testament to Nigeria’s economic vitality. The terminal, often hailed as the pride of Nigeria’s aviation sector, has emerged not just as an international standard airport but as a vibrant aerotropolis center, home to a burgeoning community of more than 90 businesses. Located in Ikeja, MMA2 has redefined the landscape of air travel in Nigeria, offering passengers and…

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Ibom dumps wet-lease, to benefit from operating efficiency with 10 A220-300 aircraft

Ibom dumps wet-lease, to benefit from operating efficiency with 10 A220-300 aircraft

As part of its long-term plan for its fleet programme, state-owned Ibom Air said it is putting an end to its wet-lease aircraft operation. This comes in the wake of the delivery of the company’s brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, the first of 10) ordered from Airbus in October 2021. With the imminent entry into service of the A220, the ‘place holding’ work of the two wet-leased Airbus A320s now comes to an end. According to…

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Aboderin succeeds Agboarumi as SAHCo MD

Aboderin succeeds Agboarumi as SAHCo MD

The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC Board has appointed Adenike Aboderin as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from February 1, 2024.  Mrs. Aboderin, a seasoned finance professional, succeeds Basil Agboarumi, bringing extensive executive leadership, financial, and management experience from both the private and public sectors. With a background in policy/strategy formulation, financial advisory, and expertise in sectors such as oil & gas, infrastructural development, marine, and transport, Mrs. Aboderin held senior executive positions,…

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EFCC begins Nigeria Air probe, Ministry to get N40B intervention for facility upgrade

EFCC begins Nigeria Air probe, Ministry to get N40B intervention for facility upgrade

  National carrier project on course Nigerian airlines excluded from flag carrier designation Minister defends FAAN’s relocation   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened an investigation into the controversial Nigeria Air project. This is coming as the Minister threatened to name and shame airlines that are fond of incessant flight delays and cancellations, saying that the publication of their…

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Harmattan haze: NCAA raises concern, warns pilots, airlines

Harmattan haze: NCAA raises concern, warns pilots, airlines

 The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze starting on Monday to Wednesday across the country. A statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, said this warning was contained in a statement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather, alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of…

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Heightened attacks on GNSS pose safety risk, IATA, EASA urge pilots, crew to identify danger

Heightened attacks on GNSS pose safety risk, IATA, EASA urge pilots, crew to identify danger

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the conclusions of a workshop jointly hosted at EASA’s headquarters to combat incidents of GNSS spoofing and jamming.The workshop’s high-level conclusion was that interference with satellite-based services that provide information on the precise position of an aircraft can pose significant challenges to aviation safety. Mitigating these risks requires short-, medium- and long-term measures, beginning with the sharing of incident information…

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Hungarian firm mulls aircraft manufacturing, assembly in Nigeria

Hungarian firm mulls aircraft manufacturing, assembly in Nigeria

Hungarian aircraft maker, Magnus Aircraft Group is exploring collaboration with Nigeria with a plan to set up a manufacturing and assemblage of modern multi-purpose aircraft in the country. .Of particular interest was the integration of these aircraft into the training programs for students at the Africa Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. This is sequel to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo’s visit following an invitation to its product introduction…

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NCAA portal to check flight delays, cancellations ready in three months-DG

NCAA portal to check flight delays, cancellations ready in three months-DG

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo said the aviation regulatory body has devised a means through the creation of a portal where passengers can make their complaints and get results following incessant flight delays by airlines. Najomo who spoke at the weekend in Lagos said the portal would go live in the next three months, just as he defended the airlines saying no airline wants to deliberately delay…

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