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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). According to IATA, IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with IGOM as the primary reference, airlines and ground service …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is conducting routine maintenance of the conveyor belts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, this is contrary to the misinformation presently making the rounds online as depicted by some pictures posted suggesting a breakdown in the baggage processing system. FAAN said the procedure is in line …
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has announced the approval of return of Emirates flights to Nigeria. Following the review and acceptance of the “Safety Decision 2021-02 Issue 24”as released by United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) by the Federal Government, the Honorable Minister of Aviation has approved the re-instatement of …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials. The directory—called the Health Master List (HML)—will make a significant contribution to the global recognition and verification (interoperability) of government-issued health credentials. A public key enables third parties to verify …
The Governing Council of ICAO has expressed its strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks which left three dead and others injured near Abu Dhabi international airport on Monday, 17 January 2022. The Council expressed its solidarity with the people and government of the United Arab Emirates, and conveyed its deepest sympathies and condolences to victims and their families, as …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has arrested over 90 persons, caught at both the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, carrying out nefarious activities. According to FAAN, the touts were arrested for various acts of illegality including Fake Covid-19 test results, Touting, Unauthorized entry, Trespass, Illegal Facilitation, Forgery, Loitering, Theft, Public nuisance …
Ms. Angeline Simana, Director of the Air Transport has been appointed Interim Secretary General of AFCAC as of 6th January 2022. The President of AFCAC, Mr. Silas Udahemuka, presided over the handing over ceremony between the outgoing SG Mr Tefera Mekonnen Tefera and Ms. Angeline Simana. Mr. Mekonnen served as AFCAC Secretary General after his election announced on December 3, …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the car park at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, managed by Messrs Seymour Nigeria Limited is safe for travellers and vehicles. FAAN said this in reaction to a publication detailing complaints by motorists about how accessories are being stolen from their vehicles when parked at the car park. FAAN …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shut down Glo telecommunications company mast in Abuja over the non-payment of outstanding debt of 4.7 billion. The action was taken to enforce regulation and to ensure the safety of aviation in Nigeria. Captain Musa Nuhu, NCAA Director-General said: “The action we have taken is for the safety of aviation in Nigeria, it’s …
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is set to host ICAO Air Services Negotiation in the year 2022. This followed its consideration as a good candidate at this year event in Bogota, Colombia. Sen Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation said: “I will like to personally send the greeting of Mr President Muhammad Buhari to you all and especially the …
