DG, NCAA Aviation

FG Approves Restructuring of NCAA

The Federal Government has approved the restructuring of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the safety oversight agency of the Aviation Industry in the country. In a statement signed by the Director General of the agency, Captain Musa Nuhu, the restructuring is as follows: I.            The Directorates which are the major organs of the Authority have […]

Aviation

Crashed Chopper has Valid Certificate of Airworthiness, Says AIB

The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has confirmed that the Bell 206-B 111 helicopter, which crashed last Friday in Lagos has a valid Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) till October 29, 2020 and the company, Quorum Aviation, which operated the equipment, has a valid Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) that would expire on November 20, 2020. The […]

DG, NCAA Aviation

NCAA to Certify International Airlines Before Resumption

Contrary to the reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved some international carriers for the resumption flights expected to commence on August 29, the regulatory authority has said foreign airlines must abide by certain Covid-19 protocols. The agency said international airlines flying into the country are expected to show evidence of compliance […]

MMIA Aviation

Re-opening Airports: FAAN Understudies Munich Airport

Making sure that it works in tandem with international standards, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), held a skype meeting with Munich Airport International to share experiences and compare notes on the effects of the COVID19 lockdown on the airports. The meeting which was at the instance of the Managing Director of FAAN Captain […]

BOEING B777-200ER Aviation

Air Peace Denies Crew Absconded from Quarantine Facility

The management of Air Peace has denied that three members of its flight crew have absconded from the quarantine facility provided by the Lagos state government. Air Peace was referring to the flight crew that operated the flight that airlifted medical supplies and Chinese personnel, operated by Boeing B777-200 ER (P4 5-NBVE), which arrived the Nnamdi […]