Radar Aviation

Elusive Radar Coverage of Nigeria

The Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria, which was installed in 2010 was meant to capture, identify aircraft in the airspace and assist air traffic controllers in guiding the aircraft safely to its destination. But since its installation the system has been dogged by inconsistent maintenance programme and endless upgrade. Last year, the federal government moved […]

Akinkuotu Aviation

NIGCOMSAT in Partnership to Improve Nigeria’s Airspace

Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), the Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) and Thales Alenia Space are joining efforts to accelerate Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) development for aviation and other sectors of the economy in Nigeria and in Africa. The objective of this development is to improve communication, surveillance and […]

Aviation

Controllers Call for Additional Manpower

Air Traffic Controllers under the auspices of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have called for additional 700 Air traffic controllers would be needed to boost manpower in the country’s airspace.  Currently, NATCA has about 400 members manning various control towers across airports in the country as new airports are being built and some of […]

Radar at Lagos Airport Aviation

Malfunctioning TRACON and Threats Nigeria’s Airspace

The Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria which plays significant role in the safety of Nigeria’s airspace is faced with inadequate maintenance thereby threatening its existence and jeopardizing the safety status of the airspace. About five months ago during the inaugural flight of Cameroon national carrier, Camair-Co to Nigeria, the pilot in command of the flight, […]