The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called for the immediate release of two Pilots of Caverton Helicopters that were recently arrested and taken into custody in handcuffs by the Rivers State Government for allegedly flouting the COVID19 Lockdown Order in the State. The Airline Operators of Nigeria has condemned the move in the strongest terms and considered it very …
COVID-19 OUTBREAK: NCAA Moves To Protect Workforce
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus outbreak tagged COVID-19 pandemic the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken steps to protect its workforce from the scourge. The Authority has issued detailed guidelines for officers of the Authority who have recently travelled abroad to self-isolate for 14 days among sundry other measures upon their return to Nigeria. This is just …
Airport Inspection …TSA Collaborates With NCAA On Safety And Security
Representatives of the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) arrived Nigeria early January, 2020 to commence security Assessment of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 3-man team comprising Transportation Security specialists were received by Capt. Abdullahi Sidi, the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the Aviation House. The 10 days Assessment covered critical …
As NUSA Moves To Stimulate Drones Benefits In Nigeria
By Roland Ohaeri Global Coalition The use of drones has received strong attention in Nigeria as the Nigeria Unmanned Systems and Robotics Association (NUSA) gathered experts and stakeholders to discuss benefits and challenges of drones in the economy. This is in furtherance of global efforts to ensure drones are operated with acceptable level of safety and security. …
Global Inclement Weather: NCAA Appeals To Passengers For Understanding
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent out an appeal to passengers for their understanding over the prevailing flight delays and cancellations experienced in airports across the country due to the adverse weather situation. According to the Authority, the prevailing inclement weather is a global experience at the moment which had warranted cancellation of in-bound international flights alike; and …
NCAA Cautions Pilots, Operators On Harmattan Haze
In its resolve to ensure safe flight operations in Nigeria airspace, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Advisory Circular to intimate pilots, operators and other stakeholders about dust haze (harmattan) and safety approach to adopt. This Advisory Circular AC: NCAA-AEROMET-28 dated 12th November, 2019 is intended to alert Pilots to the hazards associated with dust haze which …
NCAA NOTIFIES PILOTS, OPERATORS OF NEW FORMAT FOR BIRDS/WILDLIFE STRIKE REPORTING
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has notified Pilots, Airports/ Airline Operators and Aircraft Engineers of a change in Birds/Wildlife strike reporting format. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has evolved a new format for Birds/Wildfire strike reporting. The European Coordinating Centre for Accidents and Incidents Reporting System (ECCAIRS) Excel-based format will now be used for ICAO Bird strike Information …
NCAA Supports NAPTIP In Fight Against Human Trafficking
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Muhtar Usman, has assured the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Person (NAPTIP) of the Authority’s unflinching support in its fight against the scourge of human trafficking in Nigeria. Capt. Muhtar Usman gave this assurance when he received a high powered NAPTIP delegation led by its Director General, …
Nigeria Set To Take Delivery Of Automatic Aircraft Firefighter Simulator
Nigeria is set to take delivery of an automatic aircraft firefighting simulator. The equipment manufacturers, Messrs Alpine Metal Technology Company, UK has carried out the factory acceptance and pre-shipment inspection and test of the simulator in the presence of top Nigerian functionaries, including the Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika. The simulator, the first of its kind in Africa, …
Reviving Travel Agency Business In Nigeria
By Olamide Oni There is no doubt that the allied sectors of the aviation industry in Nigeria play a vital role in supporting airlines. However, there is need for proper regulation of the allied sector, especially travel agencies that currently face a decline in their business in Nigeria. The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Usman …