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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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has once again authenticated the progress and development of aviation in Nigeria. This was made manifest during the presentation of preliminary audit result at the closing meeting of the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). This result clearly indicated that Nigeria has done excellently well according
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A four-man team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has arrived Nigeria to commence the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). The audit begins today. During the exercise, some areas will be the focal points. They are Legislation (LEG), Organisation (ORG), Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG), Air Navigational Services (ANS) and
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engineer Saleh Dunoma, has said that work at the Port Harcourt International Airport was going on according to plan. Speaking to aviation journalists in his office on the pace of work in the aviation sector, Dunoma said work was on going at various airports […]
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 […]
Foreign airlines’ extortion of Nigerian traveling public, through high fares on some international routes, is gradually being addressed, as the Federal Government has designated a domestic airline, MedView, on 10 foreign routes. The approval was contained in a letter addressed to the airline’s management dated April 23, 2015 by the Ministry of Aviation. The letter, […]
The Aeronautical Information Service Association of Nigeria AISAN says the role and importance of Aeronautical Information data has changed significantly with the implementation of Radio Navigation RNAV/RNP an airborne computer based navigation system. AISAN National President Babatunde Shittu Speaking to journalists on the essence of World AIS day
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 […]
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 […]
The scarcity of aviation fuel is taking a huge toll on airline operations with Arik Air declaring that it has lost an estimated $9 million since last week to disruptions of its operations. The airline said the scarcity of aviation fuel has adversely hit its operations, that it is forced to scale down its flights […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
A Maritime Lawyer and former President Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Olisa Agbakoba, has said that for Nigerian aviation to compete favourably with aviation sectors in the developed countries, it must have a sustainable aviation policy. The legal practitioner, who said this at a media briefing in Lagos, also called for a review of the […]
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 […]
Med-View Airline recently signed a partnership agreement with First bank of Nigeria for online payment platform called “MasterCard Internet Gateway Service” (MIGS) where customers with Master / Visa cards anywhere in the world could make payments online. This is to ensure that Med-View brings its service closer to its numerous clients who desire to […]








