NCAA

NCAA Grants Approval to Gateway Airport to Begin Commercial Flights

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, granted approval to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, to begin commercial flight operations. The approval, given in line with Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit to operate scheduled commercial air transport flights at the airport. […]

NAMA

Abandoned, Uncompleted Projects Diminish Efficient Management of Nigeria’s Airspace

There is progressive deterioration of services provided by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, due to the inability of the federal government to complete projects that would have reinforced and improved service delivery, as most existing equipment become obsolete. Services provided by the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) are being hampered by the inability of the […]

AIRSPACE

$300 Landing Charge: Despite FG’s Directive, NAMA Stops Helicopters from Taking-off

Contrary to the aviation minister’s directive that new $300 landing levies be collected from oil and gas companies, instead of airlines, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) yesterday stopped helicopter operators providing shuttle service to oil and gas companies from taking off, demanding payment invoice from them. Few years ago, NAEBI Dynamic Concept Limited received approval […]

NAMA

Aviation Ministry Commends NAMA on Efficiency in Air Travel

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the critical role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air navigation in the country, describing it as very strategic and pivotal in the nation’s economic development. Kana […]

AIRSPACE

Navigational Aids: Stakeholders Raise Concern over Possible Danger in Nigeria’s Airspace

There are fears that if the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) continues to operate its existing navigational aids in the management of flight operations, the country’s airspace would become endangered. This has prompted experts and stakeholders to call for immediate migration to satellite based navigation, modern radar coverage and effective aeronautical information system. NAMA has […]