Industry experts Captain Ado Sanusi and Captain Roland Iyayi decry the detrimental effects of overtaxing airlines, emphasizing the need to draw a line. Sanusi asserts that taxing operators to fund agencies harms the industry, stating, “You cannot save the industry by imposing more taxes on airlines.” He emphasizes the industry’s dire state, highlighting the need […]

Recognizing the growing significance of drones, Captain Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, sanctioned the establishment of a specialized Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Unit within the NCAA. This unit aims to streamline the registration, licensing, and monitoring of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Nigeria. By collaborating with aviation stakeholders, the

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom reaffirms his support for the state’s tripod aviation ecosystem, urging the Federal government to collaborate. He emphasizes the transformative impact of the Ibom Air, Smart Terminal, and MRO projects on Nigeria’s aviation sector. Participating in Ibom Air’s inaugural Uyo-Lagos flight, Governor Eno attributes the projects’ success to strategic vision.

Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr Umar Farouk, in this interview, discusses the agency’s past problems, its current challenges and how they are being addressed. At the same time, he shares his thoughts on the shortage of air traffic controllers and review of navigation charges among others. Excerpts: NAMA became prominent

Have you ever wondered what life was like for the first flight attendants? While the job of a flight attendant is a much-desired profession, it is one of the most challenging jobs. The role of the cabin crew is to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the well-being of its occupants, including the crew.

Female flight attendants became so popular that they displaced their male counterparts. Pan Amwas the first airline to employ men as flight attendants, but Boeing Air Transport was the first airline to employ women as flight attendants in 1930. At first, the terms ‘steward’ and ‘stewardess’ were used in the industry, before the gender-neutral term

A false alarm prompted Arik Air’s Boeing 737-700, flight W3 720 from Lagos to Abuja, to return mid-air. This occurred when an indicator light signaled a potential fire in the aft cargo area. Following standard procedures, the captain promptly initiated an air return, seeking priority landing clearance from the Control Tower just 10 minutes after

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the permit of three private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights. This was according to a Riot Act on the NCAA’s website on Tuesday, signed by the Acting Director General, Captain Chris Najomo. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, had on Monday warned private

The Kenyan government may continue to provide financial support to Kenya Airways. The National Treasury of Kenya, the principal shareholder of Kenya Airways, may continue to fund the national carrier, which is currently seeking a strategic investor to help cut its losses. This development comes just over a year after the Treasury announced that it

Fuel stock levels at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have dipped below the recommended benchmark. The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA), which owns and operates the country’s nine principal airports, has warned of a potential crisis in jet fuel supply owing to a dispute between the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and petroleum companies. Dispute