….Seeks faster delivery of attack helicopters President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with Airbus on the establishment of aircraft maintenance and hangar facilities in the country, as part of efforts to strengthen the aviation sector and position Nigeria as a regional aerospace services hub. The President also stressed the urgent need…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Pioneer Airlines Limited, clearing the airline to commence non-scheduled flight operations as Bayelsa State’s carrier. The certificate was issued after the airline successfully completed the NCAA’s mandatory five-phase certification process. Presenting the certificate, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo,…
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in emergency preparedness, disaster management, and coordinated response operations. Kuku made this known during a courtesy visit by the Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive Officer…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to commence a fully digital licensing and certification process for pilots, engineers, medical personnel and other aviation professionals from July 2, 2026. The initiative, unveiled during the Modern Personnel Licensing and Certification Digital Transformation stakeholder engagement at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, is designed to replace the manual…
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including Nollywood actress, Funke…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised concerns over the continued shortage of Jet A1 aviation fuel, warning that the crisis is beginning to threaten safety and operational stability within Nigeria’s aviation industry. In a statement issued on Saturday, NAAPE President, Bunmi Gindeh, said the persistent disruption in aviation fuel supply…
