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NCAA threatens sanctions against Qatar Airways, Air Maroc, Saudi Air

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA threatens sanctions as Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Saudi Air snub directive over ill-treatment of passengers The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc and Saudi Air for failing to comply with its directives and determinations on passenger complaints. Spokesman for the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who posted this on his verified X handle @mikeachimugu01 on Friday, detailed infractions committed by the airlines. He said: ‘The airline @qatarairways…

NCAA summons airlines over recurring passenger complaints, others

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Piqued by the growing number of complaints by passengers, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may wield the big stick. This is coming as the aviation regulatory body has called domestic airlines to an emergency meeting over the growing number of flight delays, cancellations and affecting passengers across the country. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, was confirmed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, via…

NCAA directs airlines to amend security programmes, airplane mode no longer permitted

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said all mobile phones must be completely switched off during flight take-off and landing. In an X post on Tuesday, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said the regulation concerning phones and other electronic devices in Nigeria has now been unified. The development comes after the agency’s emergency meeting with stakeholders on Tuesday. “All phones must be switched off during the critical aspects of…

NCAA invites Ibom Air crew, passenger, conveys emergency stakeholders meeting over airport incident

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited Ms. Comfort Emmanson and a member of the Ibom Air cabin crew, Juliana Edward, for further investigation into a reported incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10. This was disclosed by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, during a question-and-answer session at the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders Meeting held on Tuesday in…

NCAA asks AGF, IGP to prosecute KWAM 1 over safety violation

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Writes airlines, activates no-fly list against musician The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline…

Safety violation: ValueJet removes crew from ‘active duty’, cooperating with NCAA’s probe

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet said the carrier is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in their ongoing investigation, adding that the crew involved was removed immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of a thorough internal review and investigation that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence. The airline in a statement acknowledged the seriousness of the incident, noting that the carrier operates under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international…

NCAA suspends ValueJet pilots’ licenses over pre-departure clearance violation

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Two ValueJet pilots’ licenses have been suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for what it described as a serious breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilots were said to have “commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.” NCAA’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a statement issued late Tuesday, confirmed receiving reports of the violation…

NCAA, ICAO begin workshop on USAP-CMA

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a renewed effort to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation security framework, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has commenced a five-day national quality control workshop for the Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA). The technical workshop, which kicked off on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the NCAA’s Lagos Regional Office, aims to sharpen the country’s Aviation Security (AVSEC) oversight system by addressing audit findings and…

NCAA: Enugu Air unveiling, operation ‘ill ensure fair competition, promote local airlines’ growth

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The unveiling of Enugu Air by the government of Enugu State has elicited excitement among the people of the state and air travellers with many of them saying the setting up of the airline would help to open the space and offer more choices to the travelling public with a view to engendering competition and leading to competitive fares on the route. Few airlines operate services to the heart of the Eastern region, and those…

Rano airplane suffers engine failure, smoke in cabin, flight deck mid air

Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A Rano aircraft with registration number 5N-BZY experienced failure on its engine 1 as smoke was noticed in the cabin and flight deck. Oxygen masks were donned. The appropriate safety protocols were initiated on the ground for landing. Smoke dissipated. The pilot safely landed the aircraft without incident. The NCAA Directorate of Airworthiness instructed that the aircraft remain grounded until the conclusion of investigations. The NCAA noted that the rescue aircraft that was to airlift…

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