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NAMA, FAAN, NCAA lack legal framework to impose $300 helicopter fees, says AON

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In what may be termed rather a late reaction to the imposition of $300 helicopter take-off and landing fees, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has rejected the new directive, saying that apart from the fact that it lacked a legal framework, they are of the view that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) does not provide any additional service to helicopter operators to justify the imposition of the fee at all helipads, oil rig…

Anguish for stranded Nigerian passengers, NCAA mediates in Turkish Airlines, union’s feud

Posted on May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Carrier risks sanction Scores of Nigerian travellers both in Nigeria and Istanbul, Turkey have been left stranded for more than three days since the picketing of Turkish Airlines began three days ago. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday commenced the picketing of Turkish Airlines in Lagos in a bid for the carrier to reinstate staff that were dismissed, forced to abandon duty or forced to resign under duress, including those victimised…

300 firms seek NCAA’s drone approval, Minister assures support for agency

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal government has described the setting up of a dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as visionary and one that will aid and accelerate the country’s quest to control and coordinate the increasing numbers of the use of the technology in Nigeria. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the ministry will ensure the success and growth of the unit by making provisions for training and…

NCAA suspends licences of three ‘rogue’ airlines, to sanitise charter operation business

Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Deploys personnel to monitor private jet operations across Nigeria The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) of three operators for operating commercial flights for violating the conditions of their operations. Private jet owners who convert their aircraft to commercial use without the knowledge of the aviation regulatory body are generally regarded as ‘Rogue Operators’. Private air charter has become a more popular option for travellers looking…

NCAA warns private jet owners against illegal flights

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) also known as private jet owners to desist from engaging in commercial flight operations forthwith or face stiff penalties. It will be noted that holders of PNCF are not permitted to use their aircraft for carriage of passengers, cargo it mail for hire or reward which amounts to commercial operations or charter services. In line with Section 32 (4) of…

53% flights operated in Nigeria in 2023 delayed, NCAA vows to go tough on airlines

Posted on February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has again read the riot act to airlines engaging in incessant flight delays and cancellations. He expressed his at the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. Najomo, reiterated the need for airlines to improve their services, stressing that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo is determined to enforce…

Harmattan haze: NCAA raises concern, warns pilots, airlines

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

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze starting on Monday to Wednesday across the country. A statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, said this warning was contained in a statement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather, alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of…

NCAA begins corrective action to reverse poor ICAO safety audit rating

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

DG vows to close identified gaps, draft report sent to Nigeria The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has begun the Corrective Implementation Plan (CIP) in the aftermath of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the authority in which Nigeria scored 70%. The Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo who disclosed at the weekend in Lagos said, “We have begun a realistic corrective action plan that will improve…

NCAA portal to check flight delays, cancellations ready in three months-DG

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo said the aviation regulatory body has devised a means through the creation of a portal where passengers can make their complaints and get results following incessant flight delays by airlines. Najomo who spoke at the weekend in Lagos said the portal would go live in the next three months, just as he defended the airlines saying no airline wants to deliberately delay…

NCAA says NG Eagle breached no AOC rules, to ground airlines over N46b debt

Posted on January 19, 2024January 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

It’s operation no pay no service-Najomo Sets up debt recovery task force The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has put to rest insinuations that a new entrant, NG Eagle got its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) through the back door, stressing that the airline met all the requirements for the all-important licence. Explaining how the carrier got its AOC, Najomo stated that it went through the five…

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