Nigeria's Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Engr. Ben Tukur, has been elected as the 5th Chairperson of the ICAO Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa (AFI Plan). A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood special assistant to the minister on media and communications says this significant appointment took… Continue reading Nigeria’s Engr. Ben Tukur Emerges Chairperson of ICAO AFI Plan

By Ada Nkong Following the recent inauguration of governing councils for tertiary institutions by the Federal Government of Nigeria at the NUC auditorium, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has held its first council meeting. A statement signed by Saadatu Usman public relations officer says last week, on the 5th of July, 2024,… Continue reading AAAU Holds Inaugural Council Meeting

The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has gained grounds  as the Federal Government has inaugurated its  governing council. The governing council, mandated for all tertiary institutions, will oversee crucial decisions including budget allocation, employment matters, and strategic university policies. The official inauguration of AAAU's pioneer governing council took place on July 4th, 2024,… Continue reading AAAU GETS  GOVERNING COUNCIL

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

By Ada Nkong The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has praised the Nigerian government for its swift action in clearing the backlog of foreign airlines' trapped funds, amounting to over $831 million USD. This commendation was delivered by Mr. Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, during his opening address… Continue reading IATA Commends Nigeria for Clearing Backlog of Foreign Airlines’ Trapped Funds

By Ada Nkong Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Festus Keyamo has announced the return of Emirates airline to Nigerian Skies. On his X page, the minister said it was time for the big announcement and then disclosed that Emirates will resume flights in Nigeria on October 1. On the Emirates website, it says a daily… Continue reading Keyamo Announces Emirate Return to Nigeria Skies

By Erik Cass The Joint Negotiation and Consultative Council of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has appreciated the ministry for the efforts and attention to welfare issues of the UnionThe Chairman JCNC Comrade Hector Nnadi said this at the Post Mayday Conference of the council in Abuja. The Post Mayday conference with the… Continue reading Post Mayday Conference: JCNC Brainstorms on Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal