NCAA suspends issuance of certificates to airlines, pilots International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said Nigerian airlines have airlifted 3.5 million fewer passengers resulting in a $760 million revenue loss since the onset of the disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The fallout of the setback would endanger 91,380 jobs and $650 million contribution to […]
Akwa Ibom state owned Ibom Air, which had acquired aircraft for scheduled commercial service has obtained Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This was confirmed by a source from NCAA yesterday and the award of AOC is an indication that the airline has met all conditions to start flight operations. The […]
Aviation industry experts have expressed doubt over the realisation of the national carrier by the federal government, which government anticipates would be finalised by December 24, 2018. Beside the promise made by government, the industry is yet to see any concrete plans to the establishment of the project less than six months to the given date, as informed sources disclosed […]
The Director of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Muhtar Usman, spoke on the high cost and scarcity of aviation fuel, saying the situation may linger until the product is produced locally. He also spoke on measures being taken by the authority to ensure safe flight operations. Excerpts: When you became the Director General of the […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of First Nation Airways indefinitely. This suspension was conveyed to the Airline via a letter with reference no. NCAA/DG/CSLA/RM/1-06/18/2304 dated 11th May, 2018, signed by the Director General. The letter titled NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF AIR OPERATORS CERTIFICATE was delivered to the […]
