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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revalidated the safety of aircraft in the operations of United Nigeria Airline (UNA) and granted its wet-leased airplane approval to return to skies following the embarrassing episode in Asaba last Sunday.
28 Nov
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), yesterday, waded into the operations of the United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), following incidents that raised concerns on the integrity of its flight services.
3 Nov
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots and airline operators to strictly adhere to safety guidelines during the imminent dry season and its attendant hazards.
20 Oct
In a major validation for Octavus Petroleum, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has exonerated the company from unjust accusations involving a prominent airline, Max Air. Prior to the exoneration by NCAA, Max Air, in an earlier communication, has admitted its mistake and issued a wholehearted apology for wrongly attributing issues involving their aircraft to…
15 Sep
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) have signed a landmark deal to signal a gradual movement towards unified civil aviation regulation in Africa.
11 Sep
ALOCAL carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has received approval for operation of international flights. By the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development's approval, the airline will operate international flights to the United States of America...
8 Sep
The Management of XEjet Airline has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension placed on its operation due to insurance issues with one of the aircraft in its service.
6 Sep
The Federal Government says it will deliver the second runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) within 12 months. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, made this known during the inspection of facilities at the NAIA on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister said the government had resolved the lingering issues…
1 Sep
A domestic carrier, Max Air, has pledged commitment to safe operation, even if it warrants a temporary shutdown of operations to clear doubts.
22 Aug
Mrs Carol Adekotujo, the new Acting Head of Public Affair, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has assumed office in Abuja. The outgoing General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, on Monday proceeded on pre-retirement leave after he handed over to Mrs Carol, an Assistant General Manager (Public Relations). During a brief handover ceremony at the…
20 Aug
The Federal Government has warned airlines to take proper insurance cover or risk strict sanctions.
14 Aug
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airlines and other service providers in the subsector to comply with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2022 on insurance cover. NCAA Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, in statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja, said that the directive was contained in an all operators letter, referenced…
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