NCAA mentorship programme exposes students to over 100 aviation careers

Tuesday 12th October, 2026. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged students to explore the career opportunities in the industry beyond piloting and cabin crew services. The call was made at the grand finale of the second phase of its Wings of Tomorrow Leadership and Mentorship Programme for the Southwest in Lagos. The programme, […]

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Nigeria’s aviation market now 4th largest in Africa with 18.8m passengers in 2025 — FAAN MD

Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Nigeria’s aviation market now ranks as the fourth largest in Africa, with over 18.8 million domestic and international passengers recorded in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.9 per cent. This statistic was disclosed by Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and vice president

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Another Challenger 604/605 Training Batch Commences at Upperdeck Air

Monday 14th September, 2026 Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited has commenced another batch of its Challenger 604/605 aircraft cabin crew training programme, continuing its commitment to delivering quality and practical aviation training. The new batch brings together aviation professionals and aspiring cabin crew members for comprehensive training focused on cabin safety, emergency procedures, aircraft operations,

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Meet the Female Ibom Air Pilot That Broke Aviation Records

Wednesday 9th September, 2026. She was the cynosure of all eyes.As the 71 tonnes brand new Airbus A220-300 touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport,VAIA, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, September 1, 2026, the chief pilot, Captain Ruth Adeola Adebanwo, went instantly into Nigerian Aviation book of records as the first woman ever to

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Gateway Air, ValueJet Strengthen Ogun Air Connectivity With Daily Abuja-Lagos Service

Gateway Air, the Ogun State-owned airline, in partnership with ValueJet, has commenced a daily air service linking Abuja with Gateway International Airport, Iperu, through Lagos. The service, known as the Abuja-Lagos-Gateway route, provides passengers with a direct connection between the Federal Capital Territory and Ogun State’s commercial and industrial corridor. The airlines said the early

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Aviation Consultancy Support: Guiding Excellence in Aviation Operations

Wednesday 5TH August, 2026. Aviation Expertise You Can Trust The aviation industry is one of the most highly regulated and dynamic sectors in the world. Whether you are establishing a new aviation business, expanding your operations, or ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, expert guidance is essential. At Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited, we provide comprehensive

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UPPERDECK AIR WELCOMES YOU TO THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Monday 3rd August, 2026 As we welcome the month of August, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our clients, partners, students, and the entire aviation community for your continued trust in Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited. Every new month presents another opportunity to strengthen our commitment to excellence, professionalism, and aviation safety. At Upperdeck Air,

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A New Challenger Training Batch Begins at Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited

Monday, 20th July 2026. Building Aviation Professionals Through Excellence in Training Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited is pleased to announce the commencement of another Challenger 604/605 Cabin Crew Training batch, reaffirming our commitment to developing competent, safety conscious, and industry ready aviation professionals. This new training program brings together cabin crew professionals seeking to enhance

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Funding concerns: Aviation experts divided over privatisation of NAMA

15TH July, 2026 Aviation  experts have expressed divergent views over calls to commercialize or privatize the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) as a solution to its funding challenges. The debate followed a proposal by the Joint Action Committee of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which argued that commercializing or privatizing NAMA would enable the

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NCAA backs initiatives to advance cabin crew safety

10th July, 2026 The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cabin crew safety initiatives and ensuring passengers continue to get best travel experience through stronger collaboration with relevant industry stakeholders. Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave the assurance while receiving officials of the NIGAV Centre, accompanied by

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