SEQUEL to some abuses that transpired during the lockdown, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned the age long use of private jets for charter flight services in a move it says will check the abuse of private jets in the country and regularize their operations. This ban, which many charter operators have been clamoring for came into effect …
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NCAA releases new protocols for international flights as flight crew will now wear PPEs
Upon return to Nigeria flight crew will not be quarantined but will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 every 14 days at cost to the Air Operator. t. Flight crew members who test positive for COVID-19 will be taken to a treatment center for further management. “
Read More »May Day: Sirika says govt will help mitigate consequences of COVID-19 lock-down
Promises better days ahead for workers GOVERNMENT has acknowledged the dire situation in the aviation sub-sector and has promised to take practical steps to help mitigate the consequences of the total lock-down in the industry and create an enabling environment for the sector to bounce back. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika made this known in his May Day message …
Read More »COVID-19: Hon Nnaji suggests single interest loans, special grants for airlines; agencies
HOUSE of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation, Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has suggested a single digit interest loan for indigenous airline operators and special Federal Government grant to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NIMET). This is just as he also restated his position on the need for the aviation …
Read More »COVID-19: Aligbe canvasses intervention funds for all spectrum of aviation business
CHIEF Executive Officer of Belujane Konzult, Mr. Chris Aligbe is canvassing an intervention fund for the entire gamut of the industry; the aviation agencies, the airlines, the handling companies and other aviation allied support service providers if they are to survive the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Aligbe who spoke to newsmen advocated allocations to agencies like the Federal Airports Authority …
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