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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Successful Evacuation Training Conducted for Challenger and HS-125 Cabin Crew Participants

9th July, 2026. Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited successfully concluded the Evacuation Training exercise for participants of the recently completed Challenger and HS-125 Cabin Crew Training program. The practical session was designed to equip trainees with the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills required to manage emergency evacuation procedures effectively in accordance with aviation safety standards.

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Bala Usman Seeks Stronger Government Backing for Aviation Investors

8th July 2026. he Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hajia Hadiza Bala Usman, has emphasised the need for greater government support for private investors in Nigeria’s aviation industry to accelerate sectoral growth and increase its contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Challenger & HS-125 Training in Progress | Building Aviation Excellence

Aviation is one of the most dynamic and highly regulated industries in the world. It requires more than enthusiasm and ambition, it demands technical understanding, operational awareness, and the ability to perform confidently under strict safety standards. That is why training remains one of the most important investments any aviation professional can make. At Upperdeck

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Asaba emergency landing: Imperative of aircraft surveillance framework overhaul

With the recent incident in Delta State in mind, stakeholders said it is necessary for the government to focus on overhauling aviation regulation and security architecture, OLUSEGUN KOIKI reports. When a business jet landed on an unfinished highway in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State and later took off from the same location without regulatory clearance, the incident

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Welcoming a New Class of Aviation Professionals

The commencement of our July 2026 Challenger 604/605 and HS-125 class at Upperdeck Air Support Services Limited, and we are delighted to welcome a new group of trainees into our learning environment. This reflects our continued commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more professional aviation workforce through high-quality training and development. As the aviation

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Air Peace Expands Fleet With The First Embraer E175

Embraer has delivered the first brand-new Embraer E175 airplane to Nigerian carrier, Air Peace. The aircraft manufacturer says, “the delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace, beyond their operations of the larger E195-E2 and the smaller ERJ145 fleet. The E175 will support Air Peace in its ambition to increase connectivity in Nigeria

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Nigeria CAA Issues AOCs To Binani Air Global Services And Enugu Air

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Binani Air Global Services and Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations. Speaking at the presentation for Binani Air Global Services, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo commended “the resilience and determination of the airline, describing the certification as

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