By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is aware of the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions and its impact on passengers and other stakeholders.The NCAA boss therefore appealed to the unions to sheathe their swords and exercise restraint pending the return of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Airline Operators of Nigeria( AON), has distanced itself from the impending warning strike called by some aviation unions in the industry.In a release issued on the 3rd August, 2026, the body warned that such strike will spell doom for the airlines that are already struggling for survival, due to high cost…
By Cosmas Okereafor Nigeria’s aviation sector received another major boost today as a high-powered delegation from Etihad Airways formally announced plans to resume flight operations to Nigeria during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), in Abuja.The Etihad Airways delegation was led by Capt….
By Cosmas Okereafor Nigerian appear to have moved away from the era when devastating air crashes that rocked the foundation of the industry was the order of the day. Aviation safety anywhere is anchored on institutional memory in which case; inspections, certifications, and oversight functions cannot be over emphasized. The rules therefore that protect passengers…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has received preliminary reports concerning an occurrence involving a privately operated aircraft in the vicinity of Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Preliminary Information available indicates that the aircraft conducted a missed approach at approximately 0743 local time while attempting to land at Asaba. Subsequently, the aircraft…
By Cosmas Okereafor The future of the Nigerian aerospace industry was on full display on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as the 15th Annual National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2026) and Air Transport Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) held its Grand Finale. Hosted at the NCAA Annex of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, the event, organized by…
By Agbo Erasmus The expansive glitzy hall of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Expo Centre at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos was extraordinarily effervescent on April 17th for the 2026 Awards and Ministerial Dinner otherwise tagged NIGAV Award. A significant pointer being the 15th edition of the prestigious industry awards and…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), today announced that it has begun implementation of Electronic Master Plan for Inspections and Certification (EMPIC), system on personnel licensing and Medical Certification.The EMPIC software system would enhance the aviation regulatory body in its oversight and regulations in the aviation industry, aswell provide a centralized platform…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on the 10th March, 2026, at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air to commence scheduled flight operations, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector. The certificate was presented at a brief ceremony attended by officials…
The Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo on Sunday affirmed that women in the Nigeria aviation industry have made giant, meaningful contributions in the development of the sector as they play vital roles in every facet of aviation — from flight operations and engineering to air traffic management, safety oversight,…
