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NCAT to Acquire ERJ Simulator, Expand Training Capacity with Hostels
“Most aviation professionals, especially pilots, must undergo simulator training every six months to renew their licenses,” the Rector stated. “We have already acquired the...
Nigeria Maintains Strong Aviation Security Compliance-NCAA
In the last five years, Nigeria has been subjected to continuous security assessments for compliance to ensure safe and secure operations of civil aviation...
Aviation Week Highlights Partnerships, Innovation and Recognition
The past week delivered major aviation industry event highlights, marked by innovations, strategic visits and global recognition across Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Drone technology took centre...
Nigeria’s DGCA Unveils Strategy for Nigeria’s Drone Industry Growth
Director General Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, says sustainable growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Nigeria depends on three crucial pillars: safety, security,...
NCAA Developing Drone Training, Permit and Rules Framework-Balang
Drones haven’t met type certification anywhere because the platforms are not standardised.” He clarified that the absence of certification does not indicate a safety...
NCAA DG Inaugurates SAF Technical Groups in Lagos
The official inauguration of six Technical Working Groups was the major highlight of the regional workshop on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Director General Nigeria...
NCAA Justifies Recent Regulatory Penalties on Airlines
The Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo, has reiterated that the NCAA sustain domestic airlines despite regulatory penalties and operational challenges....
NCAA Sanctions Kenya Airways Over Passenger Rights Breach
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially sanctioned the East African carrier, Kenya Airways, for breaching passenger rights. A letter of sanction dated...
How Nigeria Escaped 2009 Blacklist After Underwear Bomb Plot
In a gripping account, Dr. Harold Demuren recalls how Nigeria narrowly avoided global aviation disgrace after the 2009 underwear bombing attempt by Umar Farouk...
Air Peace Reaffirms Safety as Top Operational Priority
Air Peace prioritizes safety as it responded to a recent advisory from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to improve domestic operations. The airline...
