Tag: NATCA
Nationwide Flow Control Looms as Fatigue, Ageing Systems Strain ATC Operations
Controller Fatigue, Obsolete Systems Drive Nationwide Flow Control
Controller fatigue, ageing infrastructure, and manpower shortages are pushing a proposed nationwide flow control by the Nigerian...
Air Traffic Controllers Warn of Safety Risks, Urgent Action Needed in...
Nigeria’s traffic controllers have raised serious concerns over aviation safety amid systemic challenges in the country’s airspace. President of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers...
Farouk Steers NAMA’s Infrastructural Revolution Agenda
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on an extensive infrastructural revolution to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance safety, and empower the workforce that...
FG Mulls Review of Air Traffic Controllers’ Retirement Age to 65
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to review the retirement age of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Nigeria from 60 to 65 years. This,...
Nigeria May Lose 70 Experienced Air Traffic Controllers
A looming manpower crisis threatens Nigeria’s aviation sector as the number of air traffic controllers continues to decline. If left unchecked, this shortage will...
Empowering NATCA: 54th AGM to Boost Safety and Capacity
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing safety and human capacity in Nigeria’s aviation industry as it prepares...
Nigeria Clinches Three IFATCA Global Aviation Committee Seats
Nigeria achieved a significant milestone on the international stage as three representatives secured seats on IFATCA global aviation committee panels. This took place during...
NATCA Pushes for Extended Retirement Age, Better ATC Conditions
He proposed extending the retirement age from 60 to 65 years to retain experienced personnel and ensure knowledge transfer. “Pilots work until 65; ATCOs...
Lack of Synergy Causes ATC Lockout as NATCA Chides FAAN, Warns...
Tension is mounting following a lockout of Air Traffic Controllers by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport,...
NAMA says BA diversion to Accra, unnecessary, navigational, landing aids serviceable
Confirms facilities calibration will commence January 16
NIGERIAN Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have said that the diversion on the 6th of...
