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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…

NCAA backs solution to resolve travel challenges

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has endorsed the unveiling of a client-based solution unveiled by a consortium to resolve challenges associated with travel, in particular re-protection for passengers triggered by operational, weather-related related and other infractions. The new solution, “Introducing Propel Re protection System”, is a unique tech-powered platform designed to help Nigerian carriers re-protect passengers when flight disruptions occur. According to the promoters Propel Reprotection, happens easily and airlines can effect passengers’ transfer…

‘How poor airfield regulation endangers sector’

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA sets Jan 1 2026 for sanction against erring airstrip operators The Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo has pointed out that international and regional aviation bodies now recognize that a poorly regulated operational environment can endanger the entire industry. He spoke against the backdrop of some operators of airstrips that are not safety compliant, adding that out of 92 airstrips scattered all over the country, only a few are safety…

NCAA threatens to fine, suspend intl carriers over deportation of passengers, denied boarding

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over the actions of foreign airlines it accused of selling tickets to passengers only to airlift them halfway their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. It stated that it had received several complaints about the issue that has caused pain to travellers. The authority has however warned that any airline found to be engaging in such practices will be subject to regulatory action, including but…

NCAA cedes NAFIS hangar, calibration aircraft, others to NAMA

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ceded Navigational Aids Flights Inspection and Surveillance (NAFIS) hangar in Lagos to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). Some other assets ceded to the airspace management agency included an unserviceable calibration aircraft (HS-125), Ground power generator, a flight calibration laboratory, library, offices among others. The handover was done in a formal ceremony which took place at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. The transfer ceremony which featured the…

Appraising NCAA regulatory trajectory since 2000

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

Yes, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may still be in its infancy 25 years after creation. Within that period, it has gone through many transformations amid challenges to up the ante in civil aviation regulation. WOLE SHADARE takes a look into how the agency has lived up to expectation in the past 25 years. Backbone The aviation regulatory body is the backbone of any virile aviation industry of any nation. The 25 years existence…

Kenya Airways begs NCAA over passenger maltreatment

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways management has apologized to a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, for the mistreatment meted out to her days ago. The airline tendered the apology during a meeting with the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu on Tuesday. The airline was summoned to Abuja in respect of the now viral case between a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore and its officials. Achimugu noted that he…

NCAA to audit Max Air’s operations, carrier suspends flight operations

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is to begin a comprehensive audit of Max Air which B737-400 aircraft was involved in a serious incident at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano late Tuesday night. This is coming as the airline announced a three-month suspension of operations in a bid to appraise its entire operations. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu noted that the aviation regulatory body had commenced…

NCAA: Rocky road to aviation regulation

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

The Nigerian aviation space has witnessed several challenges, even as its regulation has striven to meet global expectations under the watch of the 25-year-old Nigerian Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). WOLE SHADARE writes Reflection Just last week, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) rolled out the drums to celebrate 25 years of the aviation regulatory body, otherwise known as the policeman of the aviation industry. Describing the agency as the policeman of the agency gives…

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