A cross-section of regulatory agencies in the aviation industry visited the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport located along the Ilisan-Iperu axis of Ogun State on Tuesday, commending the quality of facilities put in place as well as its level of completion…
By Olawale Afolabi The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it will sanction airlines for delayed ticket refunds. In a statement on Tuesday, Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said ticket refund compliance remains a key…
By Seun Ibiyemi For the first time, Nigeria has been removed from the list of countries with blocked airline funds, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds remain trapped globally…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into what it has termed a serious incident involving a FlyBird HS 125 aircraft, with registration number 5NKAL. The Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the NSIB, Mrs Bimbo…
In response to calls for improved efficiency in aviation operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched its Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal). Officially unveiled this week at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, the platform…
African airlines recorded a 1.6% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand for October 2024, the slowest among all regions, while capacity increased by 7.7%. This indicates that although African carriers are expanding their cargo capacity, demand for air cargo in…
28th NovembeThe Nigerian Airspace Management Agency said it would soon recommence the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee on helicopter operators in the country. Speaking at the ongoing 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured international air passengers that when airlines lose their luggage, they are entitled to a sum of $170 first while a window of 21 days would be given to the airline to find…
Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo says the Maiduguri airport will serve as a regional cargo hub, offering support to the economy of the north-east. In a statement on Thursday, Tunde Moshood, special adviser on media and communications…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. The Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24,…
