Crashed Eastwind Helicopter ‘Black Box’ Not Fitted with FDR – Report
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has clarified that the crashed Eastwind Aviation Sikorsky S76c+ Helicopter was not fitted with a Flight Data Recorder (FDR), as required by Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023. Instead, the agency discovered only the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) upon analysis. NSIB's immediate recommendation urges the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to enforce...
NiMet Holds Workshop Ahead of 2025 SCP Launch
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) hosted a stakeholders' workshop for 2025 SCP, Seasonal Climate Prediction document in Abuja on Tuesday, 17th December 2024. The event highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration and assessing the socio-economic impact of seasonal climate predictions. This forum, which brings together experts across sectors, reinforces NiMet’s commitment to delivering accurate and actionable climate information. Participants from various...
BAGAIA’s 11th Commission Meeting Kicks Off in Cabo Verde
Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency, BAGAIA’s 11th Commission Meeting commenced December 16, at Hotel Tropico, Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde. The meeting seeks to advance aviation safety, strengthen member state collaboration, and enhance accident investigation capabilities in the region. In his opening remarks, BAGAIA Commissioner, Engineer Charles Irikefe Erhueh, emphasized the importance of the gathering and acknowledged Cabo...
UBA Donates N500 Million to Lagos State Security Trust Fund
United Bank for Africa (UBA), through its corporate social responsibility arm, UBA Foundation, has donated N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The donation to Lagos State underscores UBA’s commitment to fostering a secure environment for individuals and businesses. This initiative is part of the Foundation’s strategic efforts to address critical societal issues through impactful interventions...
Over 200 FAAN Aircraft Marshallers Undergo Competent Revalidation Training
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has successfully revalidated over 200 aircraft marshallers to enhance safety and reduce apron-related incidents. Conducted in partnership with FCI International and the Centre for Technical Development, the training programme was implemented across various airports nationwide. The **competent revalidation training programme** focused on addressing gaps in technical expertise and aligning operations with Nigeria...
Aero Contractors Unveils Festive “12 Days of Christmas” Campaign
Aero Contractors proudly launches its '12 Days of Christmas' campaign, an engaging initiative to spread holiday cheer and reward loyal customers. Running from December 13 to December 24, 2024, this exciting campaign reflects Aero Contractors’ commitment to enhancing holiday experiences for its valued travelers. The airline invites participants to engage in festive activities, offering unique opportunities to win prizes...
Overland Airways Expands Network with New Flight to Freetown
Overland Airways has announced its latest milestone: the launch of direct flights to Freetown. Beginning December 19, 2024, this service will enhance regional connectivity, providing greater convenience to passengers traveling between Lagos (LOS), Nigeria, and Freetown, Sierra Leone (FNA). The Lagos-Freetown-Lagos route, operated three times weekly, underscores Overland Airways' commitment to regional integration and customer satisfaction. Passengers will benefit from...
NCAA’s Flight Data Centre Comes Onstream to Enhance Safety Oversight
In a bid to strengthen aviation safety oversight, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Flight Data Analysis Centre (FDAC) was officially commissioned on December 11, 2024. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, who led the inauguration, described the centre as pivotal for providing a safety data bank and improving the nation’s compliance with international standards. The...
Fly Nigeria Act Will Happen Under My Tenure, Keyamo Vows
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has vowed that the Fly Nigeria Act will happen during his tenure. Speaking at a stakeholders' engagement event in Abuja, Keyamo expressed his commitment to ensuring the bill, which mandates the use of Nigerian flag carriers for government-funded air travel, becomes law. He emphasized that this initiative will strengthen...
NiMet Hosts 2nd Roundtable on Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) convened the 2nd roundtable meeting on anticipatory action framework for Nigeria on Thursday, 12th December 2024. The event focused on developing a unified anticipatory action framework for proactive disaster management, addressing the growing challenges of climate change and extreme weather events. This meeting followed the initial roundtable organized in November 2024 by the Office of...
