Air Safety

IATA: Despite improvement, Africa’s air safety rating lags behind global average

Posted on by Wole Shadare
IATA: Despite improvement, Africa’s air safety rating lags behind global average

2024 runway excursions most prevalent among Africa’s 10 reported accidents High taxes, charges highest in Africa, destroy travel demands, flays $1trapped funds   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds. According to IATA, on average, the effective implementation rate for ICAO SARPS is…

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

Posted on by Wole Shadare
Safety: Nigeria’s €66 million radar system obsolete, NAMA seeks replacement

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…

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