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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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Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For 5th Consecutive Time

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Overland Airways Renews IOSA Certification For 5th Consecutive Time

 Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest-serving domestic airline, has successfully renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification for the 5th consecutive time. Overland Airways achieved its IOSA certification in 2015 and has subsequently renewed it in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and again in 2024. Overland Airways was audited in eight disciplines. IOSA is the internationally recognized safety benchmark for airlines worldwide and a requirement for African Union airlines. IOSA has over 417…

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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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Reduced travel signals airlines’ struggle

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Reduced travel signals airlines’ struggle

Air travel is one of the barometers to gauge the health of a nation. Whenever a country is doing well, it will reflect on the number of people that travel by air, writes, WOLE SHADARE Nigerian aviation is not a stand-alone. It is part of the bigger economy of Nigeria and contributes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Aviation is the quickest barometer to check any economy. A visit to some of the airports particularly the…

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Costly operations impacting African airlines’ performance-AFRAA

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Costly operations impacting African airlines’ performance-AFRAA

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said its primary focus is to create a sustainable, interconnected and affordable African air transport industry. The AFRAA Secretary-General, Abderahmane Berthé highlighted the areas of action for the airline industry to address the high cost of operations that is impacting the performance of the continent’s airlines. He told Aviation Metric that while Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency with key drivers including expanded…

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Nigeria to domicile safety, security training, cut costs

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Nigeria to domicile safety, security training, cut costs

Minister inspects facilities, commits to aviation safety The aviation sector in Nigeria could save several millions of dollars spent on overseas aviation security and safety training as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo and the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku highlighted the government’s dedication to supporting innovation in aviation safety and capacity building. Although not a training school for pilots, it is estimated…

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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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Airline operators, NAICOM, seek solution to aviation sector burden

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Airline operators, NAICOM, seek solution to aviation sector burden

  Airline operators have expressed worry over the additional burden imposed by local insurers, and representatives. This is coming as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) emphasized the local insurance industry’s capacity and expertise in managing aviation-related risks, stating that the industry was prepared to meet international standards. This issue came to light during a stakeholder engagement aimed at forming new partnerships between the Nigeria Insurance Association (NIA) and airlines While members of the Airline Operators…

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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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Assessing economic, safety concerns of private airstrips

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Assessing economic, safety concerns of private airstrips

There are several arguments for and against airstrips, including economic benefits and potential for illegal activities, writes, WOLE SHADARE  Debate Heated arguments ensued among some members of the House of Representatives asking the Federal Government to soft pedal on the licensing of airstrips or airfields to individuals. The initial reaction was an interpretation that the lawmakers’ action was directed at the licence granted to the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo. In a swift…

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