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

From artificial intelligence to sustainable aviation fuel, we look at how technology is helping the aviation industry. The aviation sector is always on the lookout for new technology to make operations more efficient and profitable. While the last few years were quite rocky for the industry, there have also been several technological advancements that are

Indications have emerged revealing that some domestic airlines may cease operations over the rising price of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1. Given that there has been a sustained increase in the price of aviation fuel over the last two years, airlines have been forced to enhance their operations by raising ticket prices. In

Boeing has announced that David Calhoun, the current President and chief executive officer (CEO) of the manufacturer, will step down at the end of 2024, with other company executives also retiring or not seeking re-election for their positions. Post-Alaska Airlines flight incident shake-up In a message to Boeing employees, which the manufacturer shared publicly, Calhoun said that