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FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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FG’s 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s CEO, Chris Najomo, has appointed a 10-member committee to investigate international airlines over their exorbitant charges in an effort to lower the cost of air travel for Nigerians. The PUNCH stated that, this was revealed in a news release sent to media on Thursday and signed by NCAA Director-General Chris […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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NCAA estimates N8bn for local, foreign trips

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that it will spend N8.3 billion on transportation and travel in 2024. The PUNCH reported that the agency announced this in the recently filed Government-Owned Enterprises budget proposal to President Bola Tinubu. The NCAA regulates aviation in Nigeria and has gained autonomy after the National Assembly passed the Civil […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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Airlines that cause flight delays must provide refreshments — NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered airlines to provide refreshments and other alternative measures in accordance with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 19. According to a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA is aware of recent flight disruptions that have inconvenienced air passengers and sympathizes […]

NCAA suspends United Nigeria Airlines' wet-leased aircraft
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NCAA suspends United Nigeria Airlines’ wet-leased aircraft

    Bisola David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has halted all wet-leased aircraft operated by United Nigeria Airlines shortly after one of the airline’s planes on Sunday was diverted to Asaba International Airport instead of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Nairametrics reported that the top civil aviation regulatory body made the judgement on Monday and sent a […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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Interest rate, high insurance premium killing Nigerian airlines – NCAA

The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Musa Nuhu, has emphasised the significant difficulties that Nigerian airlines face in a challenging economic climate. The Times reported that 25% interest rate on loans and the high insurance fees for airplanes, he emphasized, are big burdens. Nuhu highlighted the negative effects of these high operational costs, which make it […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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Local carriers to commence flights to UK, Europe – NCAA

Nigerian airlines would soon begin flights to the United Kingdom and other European countries as a result of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority obtaining a Third Country Operator certificate for the impacted carriers. The Punch reported that the airlines assigned to the UK or certain EU countries can easily seek to operate with the TCO. […]

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Nigerian airlines operating in challenging environment – NCAA

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Musa Nuhu, has emphasized the difficulties Nigerian airlines confront in making a profit. The Times reported that these difficulties result from the challenging operational environment, which is characterized by difficult financial availability. Nuhu highlighted the joint efforts of his agency and the Ministry of Aviation […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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NCAA moves to sanction airlines over inappropriate insurance

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has threatened to penalize airlines and associated aviation services for failing to comply with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2022 regarding equipment insurance coverage. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Musa Nuhu issued a statement warning that failure to comply with this regulation would result in immediate sanctions, including […]

NCAA discovers illegal fuel suppliers at airports
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NCAA discovers illegal fuel suppliers at airports

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has found several unlicensed JET A1 marketers operating out of Nigerian airports and selling the product to unwary airlines. According to The Punch, while looking into the cause of the jet fuel pollution, of which Max Air was a victim, it uncovered this revelation. The infiltration of unregistered marketers was […]

NCAA discovers illegal fuel suppliers at airports
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Airlines engaged in contaminated fuel collaborating – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airlines involved in the recent contaminated aviation fuel were cooperating with the investigation. According to the Punch, NCAA stopped all of Max Air’s Boeing B737 aircraft due to contaminated fuel found in them. The fuel stations responsible for the contaminated fuel have not been identified, according to the NCAA’s director […]

Marketer denies supplying Max Air with contaminated fuel
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Max Air: NCAA to investigate fuel suppliers

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority announced that it would look into the country’s aviation fuel suppliers to identify the cause of fuel contamination in Max Air’s Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Musa Nuhu stated that it was crucial to look into the cause of fuel contamination in the aircraft tank during a […]

NCAA discovers illegal fuel suppliers at airports
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NCAA halts Max Air’s Boeing operations over safety concerns

Following a string of incidents, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has put a halt to the operation of every Boeing 737 in Max Air’s fleet due to safety concerns. The suspension was announced in a letter headed “Suspension of Parts A3 and D43 of the Operations Specifications Issued to Max Air with Immediate Effect,” dated […]