MMIA Aviation

FG Postpones Resumption of International Flights to Sept 5

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday said the resumption of international flights has now been shifted to September 5. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, had previously announced two weeks ago that international flights would resume operations on August 29, 2020. Director-General of the NCAA, Musa Shuaibu Nuhu, revealed the news during a Presidential Task […]

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 […]

Olateru Aviation

AIB, NCAA Inaugurate 11-man Committee to Review Responses to Safety Recommendations on Accidents

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday jointly inaugurated an 11-man committee that would review the NCAA’s response to safety recommendations issued by AIB on accidents, serious incidents and continuous operation of the State Safety Programmes (SSP) and ensured that the agency’s recommendations are implemented. A statement by the […]

AKPAN Aviation

Adjusting to New Realities in Aviation Sector

Last week, the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) confirmed that it was broke. The agency revealed that it had borrowed money to pay salaries for the previous month. Similarly, it was difficult for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to pay its workers in April, May and June, which were periods […]