The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has written Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority stating Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations

The development came barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route.

Two mandatory occurrence reports on Air Peace had been reportedly sent to the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

The UK CAA, in turn, forwarded the complaints to the NCAA.

The CAA’s letter of complaint forwarded to NCAA was entitled; ‘United  Kingdom SAFA Ramp Inspection Report with reference number: CAA-UK, -2024-0217’ and ‘NATS Management System  Safety Report.’

The NCAA has also written to Air Peace to provide clarification on the issues.

The letter, with reference number: NCAA/DOLTS/APL/Vol.11/03624 was titled, “United Kingdom SAFA Ramp Inspection Report.

In the letter, the NCAA said the UK CAA had called its attention to the no operational approval of Electronic Flight Bag functions affecting the safe operation of the aircraft, while adding that the captain of the flight admitted that an Electronic Flight Bag was being used for navigational purposes.

NCAA further noted that the CAA stated in its letter that there was “no mounting device for the use of EFB, no charging points or battery for backup.”

Air Peace recently commenced operation to London Gatwick from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, which Nigeria has with the UK.

The spokesperson of Air Peace, Stanley Olisa, could not be reached as of press time.

When called, the spokesperson of the airline picked but when this reporter began to enquire about the development, he kept mute until the call ended.

Our correspondent also sent a text message of enquiry to the spokesman but there was no response as of the time of filing this report

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, and Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, alongside Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, convened at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Kebbi State.

They were accompanied by Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of FAAN, and Alhaji Umar Faruk, Managing Director of NAMA. Together, they symbolised the start of the 2024 Hajj Operations.

SA Media and Communications, Mr. Tunde Moshood, emphasised that Keyamo’s presence at the event underscored the collaborative spirit among government agencies and stakeholders in ensuring the successful airlifting of pilgrims from Kebbi State. This departure marked the beginning of a profound spiritual journey for many.

Additionally, Keyamo personally witnessed the lifting of Abuja/Nasarawa pilgrims at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, highlighting the government’s unwavering dedication to facilitating a seamless pilgrimage experience for all participants.

Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders involved, Keyamo reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to providing the necessary support and infrastructure for a triumphant hajj operation.

This demonstration of unity and dedication was pivotal in the flag-off of the Kebbi State 2024 Hajj Operations, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation history.

The Team Lead of ICAO Security Audit Programme, Callum Vine, announced Nigeria’s strong performance during a debrief after its Audit.

Nigeria recently concluded the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Security Audit Programme the continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) according to a statement emanating from Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Obiageli Orah.

The USAP-CMA aims to improve aviation security compliance by analysing Member States’ performance and implementation of security standards. It focuses on Annex 17: Security Standards and Annex 9: facilitation compliance, along with associated procedures and security practices.

The event held at NCAA Headquarters saw Vine praise Nigeria’s robust policies and agencies, acknowledging their speed in addressing identified deficiencies without complaints.

He mentioned that the full audit report would be available within 60 days, followed by a 30-day period for comments.

FAAN’s Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, affirmed using the audit results as a roadmap for continuous improvement.

She urged stakeholders to collaborate closely, share best practices, and uphold the highest security standards in the industry.

The debrief was attended by Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, representing the Minister, and Captain Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of NCAA.