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ICAO President visits Nigeria

The President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu has arrived Nigeria on official visit. During this visit, the ICAO President will hold a meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari at the
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Turkish airlines itches for control of Nigeria’s international aviation space

Turkish Airlines, one of the foremost global airlines has assured it will latch on the re-energized diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Turkey to grow flight connectivity between both countries and enhance their economic growth. The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria, moves that diplomatic analysts say had reset […]
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2000 aviation jobs on the line in Nigeria

  Aviation workers have called on the Federal Government to prevail on foreign airlines to help avert emerging threat confronting over two thousand workers in Nigeria, which they said requires intervention to forestall imminent loss of jobs. Travel experts had stated that the alarming and dangerous situation needs an urgent attention, as the travel industry […]
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We are not here to regulate NCAA, FAAN….ICAO

Team Leader of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). Mr. Jean Claude Waffo has said that this current audit starting today is meant to access the state’s capabilities to oversee regulations as well as ensure compliance. He made this known at the opening ceremony ICAO/USOAP which as we speak […]
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NCAA lifts sanction on Lubcon

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the sanction it imposed on Lubcon oil from supplying aviation fuel to domestic and foreign airlines at airports in Nigeria with immediate effect. The Group Executive Director of the firm, Adesoji Fagbemi has disclosed. The firm was suspended few weeks ago for lack of requisite facilities at […]
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Honda Flies, Breaks Many Records

  Honda is making bold claims in the aerospace segment with its private business class jet the HondaJet. Described as a breakthrough in aeronautics by the makers, the Over-The-Wing Engine Mount was engineered and proven by Honda after more than 20 years of extensive research and development. “This innovative technology not only breaks the conventional […]
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FG Downgrades Asaba Airport

The Federal Government on Tuesday downgraded the Asaba Airport facility from being used for commercial flight operations. A release by the Federal Ministry of Aviation states, “The Federal Government has downgraded the Asaba Airport over the failure of the Delta State government to put in place measures that would guarantee the safety and security of […]
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NCAA Releases New Procedure Manual for Airlines

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a newly developed air navigation procedural manual called Performance Based Navigation (PBN) for airlines operating in the country. The manual according to the regulatory body contains all requirements and procedures airlines must adhere to in their operations. The new air navigation procedure is expected to save
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iPad Errors Force American Airlines to Delay Flights

Over the years, many industries have swapped out paper records and briefings for electronic ones, and the airlines are no exception. Over that time, American Airlines has flipped its pilot’s Kitbag materials out in favour of Apple’s tablets, but the system has recently been giving the airline some issues. As of last week, certain American […]
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Union Demands Reinstatement of Sacked SAHCOL Workers

The National Union of Air Transport Employees on Tuesday demanded an immediate reinstatement of four workers of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Ltd. (SAHCOL), who were dismissed on Monday. The union’s Assistant Secretary-General, Olayinka Abioye, made the demand while addressing newsmen at the end of a peaceful protest over the dismissed workers. SAHCOL, a privately-owned
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SAHCOL Warns Staff against External Inducement

The Management of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited SAHCOL has cautioned it’s workers against being used by external forces in the aviation sector to thwart the giant stride by the company. reacting to a statement from the National Union of Air Transport Employees NUATE and Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association ATSSSAN, the general manager […]
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ASECNA Team Scores NAMA High

Members of the ASECNA team that recently visited the country to calibrate the navigational equipment of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA have commended NAMA management for improved navigational facilities on ground at airports across the country. Speaking at the end of the ten days exercise in Lagos, ASECNA team leader, Engr Nganan Jorin said […]