Pilot trainees at NCAT, Zaria Aviation

How Aviation Industry Contributes to Naira Depreciation

The aviation industry makes huge forex demand and contributes significantly in pressuring the Naira, from aircraft insurance, foreign airlines revenue, aircraft maintenance, and importation of equipment. Every aviator will readily tell you that most aviation activities are denominated in foreign currency; that apart from manpower, aviation fuel, catering, overhead costs and related services, which are […]

NCAT Rector, Mohammed Aviation

NCAT, Zaria Resumes Training

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, with the vision of maintaining the prestigious position of the foremost aviation training institution in Africa and amongst the best in the world, has consistently for over 55 years provided the aviation industry with professionals and other personnel through training and related services for safe air transportation in accordance […]

Aviation

Between Financial Intuitions and Airlines’ Success

The coronavirus pandemic has had a deleterious effect on the finances of businesses, households and governments. This is because beyond the pandemic, which paralysed businesses and social activities, so much money is being spent by individuals and organisations to prevent the spread of the virus. One of the most affected sectors is the aviation industry, […]

Aviation

Aero, NCAT Sign MoU on Manpower Development

Aero Contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria on manpower development. The objective of deal is for Aero, which has a growing aircraft maintenance facility, to support the training of young Nigerians at the schools and some of them would be absorbed by the airline […]

L-R: NAMA MD, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, IATA Manager, Safety and Flight Operations-ATM Infrastructure Focus, West and Central Africa, Yassine El Charkaoui and Director of Operations, NAMA during the technical meeting at NAMA hqtrs in Lagos Aviation

NAMA Solicits IATA Collaboration on Critical Manpower Training

 The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has canvassed for partnership and support from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the training of critical manpower of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in the AFI Region. The Managing Director of NAMA Capt. Fola Akinkuotu who made these remarks while receiving the IATA Manager, Safety and Flight […]