AIRSPACE

Airfares May Rise as NAMA Raises Navigational Charges by 800%

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced that it would increase en-route navigational charges from N2,000 for local operation; N6,000 for international service to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight respectively leading to fears of further fare increase. The agency has also increased the extension of hours of service to airlines at sunset airports from […]

AIRSPACE

NCAA Aligns with NAMA on Safety of Nigeria’s Airspace

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that Nigeria’s airspace is safe, thus aligning with the claim made earlier by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). NAMA had confirmed the safety of the airspace and explained that every part of Nigeria’s airspace is captured by the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON).  NCAA in […]

TRAVEL

Embracing Remote-piloted Aircraft System

Aviation experts met in Lagos recently to brainstorm on the importance of Remote-piloted Aircraft System and the need to fully embrace it in order to maximise its benefits for the development of Nigeria.  An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or Remotely-piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and popularly known as drone, is the […]

NAMA

NAMA Boss Harps on Commitment, Innovation

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Ahmed Farouk, has urged the top management team at the agency to reaffirm their commitment to excellence and innovation in air navigation services. The Managing Director made the call during the 2024 management retreat of NAMA with the theme: ‘Sustainability of Strategic Management and […]