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NAMA guarding against collision, airfield threat with SMR

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NAMA guarding against collision, airfield threat with SMR

Air traffic control is a critical aspect of aviation safety. It involves managing the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safety. WOLE SHADARE writes that NAMA is improving air safety with Surface Movement Radar (SMR) at Lagos and Abuja airports Safety appraisal Keeping track of ground traffic at airports is particularly important at a time when runway safety incidents appear to be surging. For some, the two major airports in Nigeria,…

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NAMA to embark on surface movement radar sensitisation

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NAMA to embark on surface movement radar sensitisation

In a bid to enhance safety, efficiency and awareness in ground operations, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded plans to embark on Surface Movement Radar (SMR) sensitization. The sensitization of the SMR in Lagos on October 4, 2024, at Legend Hotel, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, is an opportunity to elevate stakeholders’ understanding and to contribute to safer and more efficient airport operations. The aviation-wide Surface Movement Radar (SMR) sensitization is a specialized programme…

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NAMA, Ekiti ink air traffic services pact for new airport

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NAMA, Ekiti ink air traffic services pact for new airport

As part of measures to ensure a seamless takeoff of the newly established Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ekiti State Government. Over the weekend, the MOU signed at the agency’s headquarters annexe, Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, attracted top officials of Ekiti state government and NAMA. The Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Ahmed Umar noted that the…

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Seized aircraft: NAMA urges Arik, Eze to settle dispute, denies exparte order receipt

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Seized aircraft: NAMA urges Arik, Eze to settle dispute, denies exparte order receipt

  The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said it is yet to be formally served the ex-parte order by Arik Air stopping further execution of the judgment of the Supreme Court. It tasked the parties to the dispute to resolve their issues as quickly as possible so that the Arik aircraft in question could resume flight operations. NAMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa in a statement explained that on July…

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Minister overrules NAMA, directs agency to suspend navigation charges

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Minister overrules NAMA, directs agency to suspend navigation charges

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has overruled the decision of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to raise en-route navigational charges from N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight The Minister has directed the agency to suspend its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. This decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Minister emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes,…

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NAMA raises ‘outdated’ navigational charges to N18, 000 , N54, 000, may trigger hike in fares

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NAMA raises ‘outdated’ navigational charges to N18, 000 , N54, 000, may trigger hike in fares

Extension costs rise too, N10b overhead, N21b personnel cost, N12b capital cost in 2023   The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has raised en-route navigational charges from N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight just as the airspace agency equally increased the extension of hours of service to airlines from N50,000 to 450,000 per extension to enable the agency to recover the cost of diesel and other logistics during the period of extension. The Managing…

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NAMA alerts public on hacked NAMA MD’s social media account

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NAMA alerts public on hacked NAMA MD’s social media account

  Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Issues Alert on Hacking of MD/CE NAMA’s Facebook Account The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has alerted the public of the activities of hackers that have hacked the social media account of the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Alhaji Abdullah Musa alerted the public of the activities of the scammers, stating, “To a significant incident: the…

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NAMA holds AIM training for management staff

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NAMA holds AIM training for management staff

    The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has held a three-day training workshop on Aeronautical Information Management and collaboration of procedures for top-level management staff of the agency. With participants drawn from the Aero-Comms and Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) departments of the agency across the country, the workshop which was held in Lagos centred on the collaboration, harmonization and synergy among critical personnel of the agency, highlighting the importance of integrated procedures to enhance…

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NAF, NAMA share updates on aircraft movement, upgrade surveillance system

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NAF, NAMA share updates on aircraft movement, upgrade surveillance system

To enhance the safety and security of the nation’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on upgrading its surveillance infrastructure across the nation’s airports and other remote installations across the country. The Air Force chief shared an update on the NAF’s enhanced capabilities to monitor and identify all aircraft entering and exiting the Nigerian airspace, adding that improved collaboration and partnership between NAMA and the NAF would sustain the current security and…

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NAMA, NAF Strengthen Collaboration for Enhanced Airspace Safety, Security

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NAMA, NAF Strengthen Collaboration for Enhanced Airspace Safety, Security

    Air Force to train 20 NAMA staff to enhance manpower disposition   The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk has highlighted the critical roles played by both NAMA and the Nigerian Air Force in ensuring airspace safety and security, stressing that while the aviation agency handles civil operations, NAF oversees security. He stated that the close collaboration between NAF and NAMA is vital for maintaining a…

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