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NAMA: United Airline did not violate airspace regulation

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that an aircraft belonging to a United States-based United Airlines did not violate any airspace regulations when it decided to make an air return to Nigeria. Last week Friday, passengers onboard a United Airlines from Lagos to Washington Dulles were left injured as the B787 Dreamliner struggled mid-air, declared an emergency squawking transponder code 7700 and returned to Lagos a few hours after take-off from the Murtala…

NAMA reflects on Farouk’s one year exceptional leadership at award night

Posted on December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) marked one year of impactful leadership under the stewardship of its Managing Director, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk with a celebratory “Staff Recognition Dinner for Impactful Leadership and Team Excellence” at the Obudu Gardens of the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event highlighted the agency’s milestones over the past year while honouring hardworking staff members for their dedication and contributions. The “Hardworking Staff Recognition Award Night” went beyond simple appreciation. It…

Retreat: Our communication team keeps facilities working despite challenges, NAMA MD

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Ihenachor lauds team’s resilience The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Ahmed Umar Farouk said that despite the challenges the agency faces in areas of outdated facilities, a shortage of spares, and other obstacles, the unwavering commitment, especially of air traffic engineers has ensured the seamless running of its facilities across the country. In his address at the just concluded Retreat of the Directorate of Safety Electronic Engineering Services (DSEES)…

Nine years after, NAMA restores wifi services to airports

Posted on December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nine years later, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) restored WI-FI services to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This is a major boost for travellers and airport users who need the facility to stay in touch with their loved ones after their trip. With it, passengers waiting at airports and other airport users will be able to connect wirelessly to the internet using their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices. WI-FI As part…

NAMA attains ISO 9001 certification

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the elevation of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to its certification category of ISO 9001:2015. The agency attained the certification recently after undergoing a strenuous certification audit by representatives of ISO and coming out successful based on the listed clauses. The certification audit took representatives of ISO to the five international airports (Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu), Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) as well as…

‘$300 helicopter levy re-introduction never in contemplation of NAMA’

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has dismissed reports that it was planning to reintroduction the $300 landing fee from helicopter operators in the country. The agency in a statement by its spokesman, Abdullahi Musa disclosed that the issue had been put on hold since May 2024 with the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo who, along with the agency is still making consultations with critical stakeholders on the…

NAMA: $300 helicopter landing fee I’ll ease financial burden

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that it would recommence the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee on helicopter operators in the country soon. Speaking at the ongoing 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on Wednesday in Kano, Mr Tayo John, Director of Air Traffic Services, NAMA, said that the collection of the fee would ease the agency’s current financial burden. Presenting a paper: ‘Financial…

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

Posted on November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

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…

NAMA’s survival hangs in the balance

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

The 50 per cent revenue reduction of the various aviation agencies has continued to dominate the discourse. The hardest hit is the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The agency is in serious financial dire strait and looking for ways to survive, writes, WOLE SHADARE Survival The survival of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is more than ever going to be tested in the next few months as the agency requires enormous funds to keep up…

How AI aids air traffic mgt operational efficiency, says NAMA’s Director, Ihenachor

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Electronic Engineering Services (DEES) of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Teresa Ihenachor has listed key data sources that fuel Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation including radar data, radio frequency (RF) data, surveillance data, voice and data link communications, GPS data, instrument landing system (ILS) data, meteorological data, and airport operational data among others. She further stated that incorporating AI into these data streams can empower Nigeria’s air traffic systems to…

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