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Investigation: Mattini Airline operated illegal flight to Ibadan

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria losing over N20 billion annually to ‘rogue operations’ NCAA to publish names of violators, NSIB to probe Ibadan incident There are strong indications that the Challenger CL 601 aircraft belonging to Mattini Airlines which veered off the runway immediately after landing at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State may have operated illegally. A private jet operated by the airline which had departed Abuja with 15 persons on board, overshot the runway…

Kuku pledges support aviacargo roadmap project

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has pledged her support for the growth and development of Aviacargo in Nigeria. She made this pledge when she met the coordinator of the aviacargo roadmap committee, Ikechi Uko along with some Staff of FAAN at the Lagos Head office. Cargo she said is a major focus of the new administration, stressing that every effort that would Nigeria ascend in air…

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

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

BASL moves to decongest apron, to apply slot system for airlines

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Renews hope for regional operations from MMA2 In a bid to decongest the apron, the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has concluded plans to deploy technology to map out a slot system for the airlines including the removal of unserviceable airplanes on the active apron at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2). Head of Aeronauticals, BASL, Remi Jibodu while speaking with the media at the weekend in Lagos said, “You mentioned the issue of apron…

Airbus Helicopters delivers solid sales performance in 2023

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters. Orders came from 179 customers in 47 countries. The company delivered 346 helicopters in 2023, resulting in a preliminary 54% share of the civil and parapublic market. “Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in 2023, with an increase bordering 10 percent in units in comparison to 2022, highlights its stable growth despite the ongoing…

‘Rogue operators’ pose serious threat to safety

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is worried over illegal charter operations in the country. Stakeholders are equally worried. The agency has read the riot act to the perpetrators just like it has done in the past. Can this fresh threat yield any positive results? The onus is on Capt. Chris Najomo and his team, writes, WOLE SHADARE A popular option for the rich Private air charter has become a more popular option for travelers looking…

Hungarian firm mulls aircraft manufacturing, assembly in Nigeria

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

NCAA begins corrective action to reverse poor ICAO safety audit rating

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

DG vows to close identified gaps, draft report sent to Nigeria The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has begun the Corrective Implementation Plan (CIP) in the aftermath of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the authority in which Nigeria scored 70%. The Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo who disclosed at the weekend in Lagos said, “We have begun a realistic corrective action plan that will improve…

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

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

Total Radar Coverage Of Nigeria For Upgrade 13 Years After

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Facility estimated to gulp N23b in 2022 The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo had met with renowned France-based global air surveillance radar provider, Thales over the upgrade of the country’s radar system. In 2022, it was estimated that the planned upgrade of TRACON commissioned 13 years ago would cost N23bn while the Safe Tower Project (STP) and the Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system, a surveillance facility to cover the Gulf…

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