FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges.Although FAAN said there was a need for transparency […]
Obiano seeks NCAA approval to open Anambra Airport
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra says he is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on Oct. 21. Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre in Umueri and Awka respectively on Sunday. […]
Aviation college to expand runway to accommodate bigger aircrafts
Capt. Alkali Modibo, Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria has disclosed plans to expand the runway in the college to accommodate bigger aircrafts. Modibo, who made the disclosure while speaking to newsman on Friday in Zaria, said the expansion would also facilitate learning. He said that the move would improve safety and protect the […]
Reps to meet with NCAA over new ground handling charges
By Lawani Mikairu The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has said it would have a closed-door meeting with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on the new ground handling charges it recently approved for Nigerian Ground Handlers. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, the Chairman of the committee who made the disclosure at a meeting with the […]
Reps order NCAA to halt issuance of AOC to Nigerian Eagle
By Tordue Salem The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Wednesday directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA to put on hold the issuing of Air Operators’ Certificate, (AOC) to the Nigeria Eagle Airline being midwife by the ASSET Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). The Committee on Aviation gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, […]
NCAA refutes claim that passengers without proof of vaccination will be denied boarding
By Lawani Mikairu Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Thursday said the claim in some sections of the media that the federal government has directed that intending passenger without covid-19 vaccination will not be allowed to board their flights is not true. The General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, who refuted the claim said […]
