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NCAA: How FAAN closed 165 gaps to get Abuja, Lagos airports recertification

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NCAA: How FAAN closed 165 gaps to get Abuja, Lagos airports recertification

…To commence second phase exercise for other aerodromes   The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo said the renewal of the aerodrome certificates for Lagos and Abuja airports – marks an important milestone in the country’s journey towards achieving excellence in aviation safety and security. He, however, disclosed that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) got the recertification for the Lagos and Abuja airports after closing 136 items or…

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NCAA recertifies Lagos, Abuja airports four years after last exercise

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NCAA recertifies Lagos, Abuja airports four years after last exercise

FAAN MD lauds exercise, says agency prioritises infrastructure upgrade Four years after the last exercise, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja have been recertified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Airports are certified to ensure the safety of aircraft operations and to demonstrate compliance with relevant safety standards Airport Operating Certificates serve to ensure safety in air transportation. To obtain a certificate, an airport must agree to certain operational and safety…

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Confirm Najomo as substantive DG NCAA, operators, stakeholders plead with Tinubu

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Confirm Najomo as substantive DG NCAA, operators, stakeholders plead with Tinubu

Stakeholders made up of some airline operators and opinion moulders in the aviation industry have called for the immediate confirmation of Capt. Chris Najomo as the substantive Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. They stated this while paying glowing tribute to a man they said has brought transformation to the regulatory agency since his appointment last year and affirmed that it is high time President Bola Tinubu confirmed him as substantive head of the…

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Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

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Inaccurate data stumbling block to aviation growth-NCAA

Experts commend NCAA, slam carriers over flight delays, cancellations   The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu said believable data gathering and presentation has been a major stumbling block to the growth and development of the aviation sector in Nigeria. He particularly mentioned the case of the NCAA, explaining that the aviation regulatory body should be the custodian of accurate data gathering for the entire aviation industry. Speaking…

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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

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NCAA to stop pilots, crew flying for multiple airlines, experts say action rare

Seek licence revocation of violators   The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24, and directed it to all Nigerian aircraft operators. In this context, cross-crew operations involve pilots performing flights for more than one airline, which, according to the NCAA, increases safety…

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

Plaudits have come the way of the Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for reforms he has brought to the agency. The commendation is coming from the spokesman for African Aviation Renaissance Group (AARG), Comrade Akanbi Adimula, adding that the NCAA has once again reinforced the time-tested solution to the challenge of leadership and position mismatch in our national life. Adimula stated that in early 2024 when the Minister of Aviation effected changes…

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed the integrity and capabilities of its consumer protection directorate staff to promptly and adequately address passengers’ complaints at airports across the country and urged passengers to approach them whenever the need arises. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate,  Mr. Michael Achimugu explained that following the launch of the consumer protection portal on September 19th 2024, passengers’ experience, service delivery and responses from airlines…

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NCAA: Crashed helicopter misconstrued for ‘scrap’ says aircraft airworthy

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NCAA: Crashed helicopter misconstrued for ‘scrap’ says aircraft airworthy

NCAA unveils record of crashed helicopter The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo said the record of the details of the crashed S76C+Helicopter at the Bonny Finima last week was entirely different from the one described as ‘scrap’ by a section of the media, describingthe entire narrative as false. Najomo who spoke with Aviation Metric Wednesday morning said the media was free to get the details and history of the…

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NCAA Management, Staff Honour Capt. Chris Najomo At 65

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NCAA Management, Staff Honour Capt. Chris Najomo At 65

The Management and staff of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday, honoured the Acting Director General, of the agency, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, who turned 65. At the brief reception ceremony described as the first of its kind since the inception of NCAA about 25 years ago, the management, staff, and union representatives took turns to eulogize the Ag.DGCA for prioritizing aviation safety, security, and staff welfare. They came out in their numbers…

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Flight delay/departure: NCAA to inspect all foreign aircraft on Nigerian route,  moves to sanction BA

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Flight delay/departure: NCAA to inspect all foreign aircraft on Nigerian route,  moves to sanction BA

The late arrival and departure of British Airways flights from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja in the past three to four days has become a huge concern to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Consequently, the aviation regulatory body has contacted the carrier and initiated these frequent delays to establish the root cause of these delays and take appropriate action to ensure passenger rights are protected and also prevent a re-occurrence. In a letter dated…

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