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NCAA permits Arik Air to operate remaining fleet
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations, which continued as scheduled and did not affect the airline’s ability to operate remaining fleet. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, on Friday in Abuja. According Achimugu, NCAA is…
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NCAA to sanction airlines over false schedules
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it would sanction airlines engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling. The Acting Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo made the assertion in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs/Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, on Tuesday. The NCAA warned the airlines to desist from the infraction or face dire regulatory actions. “The NCAA…
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Recertification: NCAA suspends 10 private jet operations
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten private jet operations over failure to begin recertification process. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection on Friday in Abuja. The agency said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of Permit for Non Commercial Flights (PNCF) from…
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General News
National Disability Act: CODO wants NCAA, relevant agencies to ensure full compliance
The Coalition of Disability Organizations (CODO) has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with the National Disability Act at Nigerian airports. The coalition, led by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CDD), made the call at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos on access to airport facilities and services…
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United Nigeria says suspension affecting aircraft lifted, promises to address backlog
Lagos, Dec. 1, 2023 (NAN) United Nigeria Airlines Company Ltd on Friday said that the suspension placed on an aspect of its operations, which affected one of its aircraft, had been lifted. The airline’s management, in a statement in Lagos, made available to journalists, informed its customers and also apologised to them for how they had been affected while it…
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Keyamo directs NSIB to release investigative report on Flight NUA0504 in 10 days
Abuja, Nov. 28, Â 2023 (NAN) The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to release investigative reports on Flight NUA0504 within 10 days. Keyamo said this on Monday in Abuja during a meeting he held with the leadership of the ministry and heads of agencies under the ministry. United Nigeria…
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Traditional ruler commends Gov. Obiano as Anambra airport begins operations
Igwe Oranu Chidume of Omor Kingdom in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra, has commended Gov. Willie Obiano as Anambra International cargo/passenger airport commenced flight operations on Tuesday. The traditional ruler told newsmen in Ayamelum in Anambra, that the airport would impact positively on the economic development of the state and the Southeast region as a whole. It would be…
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NCAT appeals for enhanced pay to stave off attrition
The Rector, Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Â Zaria, Kaduna State, Capt. Alkali Modibbo, has called for the upward review of staff remuneration to stave off attrition. He said the college was losing trained and experienced instructors and other professionals to the aviation industry. The rector made the appeal when the House Committee on Aviation visited the college for an oversight…
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Aviation handlers threaten strike over NASS embargo on new NCAA rates
The Aviation Ground Handling Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has threatened indefinite strike over National Assembly’s directive stopping implementation of the newly approved safety handling rates by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The association’s President, Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, made this known to newsmen in Lagos on Monday. The ground handling companies in Nigeria are Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, Skyway…
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Gov. Obiano inaugurates Anambra Airport despite NCAA’s controversy
Anambra Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Saturday inaugurated the newly-built Anambra International Cargo/Passenger Airport, Umueri. The airport described by the state government in terms of facilities as one of the best in Sub-Saharan Africa has 3.7 kilometres runway and 34.4 metres control Tower. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as against public expectations that commercial flights would land…
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