The federal government has deployed about N1billion for the rehabilitation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway. Already, the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has set up a committee to overseas the restoration work. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the runway has been in bad state due to overutilisation and […]
As the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has completed plans to complete Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) Automation project by December, the agency has solicited the cooperation of data originators and other stakeholders to commit themselves to the project to ensure its smooth takeoff. The objective of the Aeronautical Information Service is to ensure the flow […]
African Airline Associations (AFRAA) made up of 37 carriers on the continent have lent their support to the landmark agreement to control carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. This agreement was reached at the just concluded 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. Secretary General of AFRAA, Dr. Elijah Chingosho stated that […]
The federal government has called on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to reinforce measures to curb security threat on air travel. The call was conveyed by the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika at the weekend during the 39th ICAO general assembly at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, as Nigeria urged member states […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of home-grown terrorism and preventing cyber threats will top the […]