Furore over Recent Appointments at NCAA

The recent appointment of directors in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has elicited condemnation from aviation unions and other industry experts, who said that it negated industry principles in the appointment of technical personnel. Those opposed to the appointment insisted that some of the newly appointed directors do not have the technical experience and […]

Government, Harsh Operating Environment Blamed for Airlines Failure in Nigeria

Aviation industry experts have identified government’s inimical policies and harsh operating environment as major factors responsible for the collapse of airlines in Nigeria. The industry experts said these factors are responsible for the collapse of over 142 airlines since the year 2000, noting that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had about 150 airlines in […]

UN TRAINS AVIATION SECURITY OFFICIALS IN COUNTER TERRORISM

To combat the spate of terrorism threats globally, the United Nations Aviation School Project has commenced training of all Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel in Nigeria. The objective is to effectively mitigate the threat posed to civil aviation by terrorist organizations. It will also provide a key element for a robust national aviation security policy to […]

Autonomy of NCAA, Key to Air Safety

Former Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren, has said to prevent air crashes in Nigeria; government must stop interfering in the affairs of the regulatory agency.   He said efficient regulation and implementation of the rules according to international practices, will ensure that Nigeria’s airspace is secure and prevent […]

NCAA Workers Oppose Employment of Unqualified Directors

Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association (ATSSAN) backed by the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), National Association of Airline Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and staff of the Nigerian Civil aviation Authority (NCAA) have protested against the recently appointed directors for the agency, saying some of them do not possess the prerequisite qualification to […]