NCAA Achieves 75.3% Score in Public Service Reforms Evaluation

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has attained a notable 75.3% score in the just concluded Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The result of the assessment was officially presented by the Director-General, BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Arabi to the Director-General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja. Capt. Chris …

Fola Tinubu Proposes Technology as the Future of Nigeria’s Transportation System

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The Managing Director, Primero Transport Services, Mr. Fola Tinubu has advocated for technological innovations as the key for transformation and sustainability of Nigeria’s Transport System. He stated that “all over the world, technology is transforming transportation”. Mr. Fola Tinubu who served as the Chairman of the Summit themed, ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future’ held in Lagos said …

Nigeria’s Transport Sector Urged to Embrace Innovation For Sustainable Growth

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Players in the Nigerian transport sector have been urged to embrace innovation for the sustainable growth of the sector.  Speaking at the maiden edition of Just Alive Transport Summit held in Lagos, Nigeria, the convener of the Summit held under the theme ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation For A Sustainable Future’, Mrs. Pearl Ngwama, highlighted the importance of transportation in driving …

NCAA Strengthens Cost recovery process: Introduces Advance Payment Guarantees

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that it is implementing stricter enforcement measures to further strengthen its cost recovery. The Director General of the CAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director, Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff stated this at a stakeholders’ retreat on Civil Aviation Cost Recovery and Revenue Optimisation held recently in Lagos. The …

Keyamo Urges for Collaboration for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Solutions

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The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN has called for collaboration among stakeholders to tackle the challenges facing Nigeria’s aviation fuel sector. The Minister made the call at a Colloquium organized by aviation fueling company, CITA Energies Limited and League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) in Lagos. The Honourable Minister, who was …

Supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than $11 billion in 2025

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “the slow pace of production is estimated to cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025.” IATA notes further that “challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines reevaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for …

ELIN Air Group Gets NCAA AMO Certification, Expands Maintenance Capacity

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Nigerian aviation company, Elin Air with the “Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC).” Elin Air says the certification enables it “to expand its scope of operations, moving beyond maintenance of its own fleet to servicing third-party aircraft.” This certification comes after Elin Air’s “historic achievement earlier in the year, …

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Leases Two CRJ1000 Aircraft To Nigeria’s Cally Air

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AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (“AFG”), a global leader in commercial aircraft, is expanding its footprint in Africa with “the successful acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and MSN 19009) from Regional One, and the respective placement of both aircraft with Cally Air. The airline is the state-backed carrier of Cross River State, Nigeria, and will operate the aircraft …

NCAA Authorises Enugu Air to Operate Via XeJet Pending AOC Completion

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the “commencement of domestic flight operations by Enugu Air, in line with the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s 5-Point Agenda aimed at promoting the growth of indigenous airlines, the DGCAs mantra enhancing ease of doing business, and deepening sectoral reforms.” According to the CAA, “Enugu Air has designated XEJET as …

Keyamo Commissions Infrastructure At Sokoto Airport

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Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo (SAN) has “commissioned the newly constructed access road leading to the Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.” A statement from Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister, said the Honourable Minister also “laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new protocol lounge at …