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Cabin crew pivotal to aviation safety – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has underscored the critical importance of cabin safety, training, and professionalism within the aviation sector. Acting Director-General, Chris Najomo made this disclosure at the NCAA’s annual cabin safety workshop held recently in Lagos, according to The Punch. The workshop, titled “Culture, Attitude and Cabin Safety,” brought together airline operators and […]

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NCAA explains US delisting of Nigeria from category one status

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that the United States Federal Aviation Administration has downgraded Nigeria from its Category One status under the International Aviation Safety Assessment program. The downgrade is attributed to the absence of Nigerian airlines operating direct flights to the United States for the past two years. This status change means […]

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NCAA sets deadline for private jet operators to submit tech log

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed the holders of Permits for Non-Commercial Flights to turn in their technical log (Tech Log) data for the last two years by August 2, 2024. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the General Manager of Facilitation/Economic Regulation at the NCAA, Mrs. Olusunmibo Modupeoluwa Oyerinde, according to […]

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NCAA to launch consumer protection portal August

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to launch its consumer protection portal in August, an initiative to improve accountability and openness in the aviation industry. This announcement comes after the NCAA worked to resolve numerous complaints from customers in the aviation industry, according to The Punch. The regulator said that the platform would […]

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NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators over recertification delay

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of ten private jet operators over noncompliance with the recertification timeline. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA Michael Achimugu via its official X handle on Thursday. According to the statement, the private jet operators were […]

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Unrest at NCAA as acting DG tenure expires

The choice of who will serve as the aviation regulatory agency’s substantive director-general has caused unrest within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s management and employees as well as in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. There has been unrest within the NCAA over the past six months, due to a leadership tussle between Captain […]

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Keyamo, NCAA DG met dilapidated industry with poor infrastructure – Spokesperson

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu has said that Festus Keyamo the Minister of aviation and aerospace development, and Chris Najomo, Acting Director of General Civil Aviation were pivotal to Nigeria’s 71.04 per cent score during the recently concluded International Civil Aviation Organization conducted Universal […]

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UK regulator flags Air Peace for alleged safety violations

The United Kingdom civil aviation authority has written to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority, alleging that Air Peace is allegedly in violation of certain air safety rules. This follows the Air Peace commencement of the Lagos-London route three months ago, according to The Punch. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is reported to have received two mandatory […]

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Nigeria’s aviation authority receives 300 drone certification applications

Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority said it had received over 300 applications for NCAA certification of different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also known as drones. According to the federal government, the setting up of a dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit by the NCAA is visionary and will help and accelerate the country’s efforts to control […]

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Keyamo inaugurates committee to enhance aviation safety

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday inaugurated the National Executive Safety Committee to boost safety in Nigeria’s aviation sector. This was disclosed in a statement via post on the official X handle by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday. In the statement, the Committee was established in accordance […]