Aviation

Kuru: How Aviation Authorities Frustrated AMCON’s Proposed Airline, NG Eagle

•Insists Arik owners must present resolution strategy that makes sense to corporation, CBN, Ministry of Finance  •Says N280bn realised from sale of 350 assets Obinna Chima and Eromosele Abiodun (THISDAY Newspapers) The Managing Director of the Assets Management Corporation (AMCON) yesterday, narrated how its proposed carrier, the Nigerian Eagle (NG Eagle), which ought to be […]

Aviation

Much Ado about ICAO’s Audit of Nigeria

Despite the fact that Nigeria passed the International Civil Aviation Organisation Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach, industry experts posit that the country ought to scored more than 70 per cent in all areas, considering its past achievements and high safety records, writes Chinedu Eze It was a mixed grill among industry stakeholders on Monday […]

Aviation

Nigeria Scores 70% in ICAO Audit that Determines Safety Standard in Country’s Air Transport Sector

 *Nigeria Scores 90% in Legislation, 89% in Accident Investigation, 56% in Aerodrome Ground Aid After 12 days of rigorous scrutiny of the nation’s aviation sector, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has scored Nigeria 70 per cent in its initial report of the Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP)- CMA that was concluded yesterday. The audit involves the inspection, monitoring, […]

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NCAA Directs Aviation Workers to Report to Work Despite Planned Warning Strike by NLC

As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plans a two day nationwide warning strike, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all aviation workers to report to duty as failure to do so will amount to sabotage of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP). The NLC strike is planned against the backdrop of […]

Aviation

NCAA Grounds Xejet Air Operations over Discrepancy, Unverified Insurance Cover

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded the operations of Xejet Air and revoked its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) as well as the airline’s Air Transpot License. THISDAY learnt that the airline’s AOC was revoked for alleged presentation of unverified insurance cover. On discovery of the insurance cover, NCAA reacted by grounding the airlines […]