Air Peace has dismissed reports of alleged safety breaches in the United Kingdom (UK), stating that ramp inspection issues were resolved with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The Lead, Corporate Communications of the airline, Mr Stanley Olisa, dismissed the allegation in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. In response to a publication alleging safety concerns, …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has dismissed allegations that its acting Director-General, Chris Najomo, purchased a vehicle worth N250 million. This was disclosed in a press briefing at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The agency, represented by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the figure was outrageous and above the purview of …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit of three private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights. This was according to a Riot Act on the NCAA’s website on Tuesday, signed by the Acting Director General, Captain Chris Najomo. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo, had on Monday warned private jet operators unlicensed …

he Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed airlines to promptly share information about flight disruptions to enable passengers to make informed travel decisions. The directive came on the heels of recent flight disruptions which inconvenienced air travelers. In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA said it understood the challenges that affected …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operating licence of Xejet Airlines over alleged fake insurance certificates for its Embraer 145 aircraft. The development came barely two weeks after the industry regulator began a probe of local airlines over allegations of possessing fake aircraft insurance certificates NCAA made this known in a letter sent to the operator, a …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has drastically revised COVID-19 public health protocols following the low level of infection for a sustained period. Wearing of face masks by passengers onboard aircraft or inside airport terminal buildings is now “discretionary but recommended”, while airlines are to resume serving catering (meals and drinks) on board. According to NCAA’s directive to aviation service …

Two months after it suspended flight operation, Aero Contractors may soon fly again. According to its management of one of West Africa’s oldest aviation companies, the airline would resume commercial services as soon as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) completes its audit. On 18 July, Aero Contractors said it would temporarily suspend scheduled passenger services, blaming the development on “the …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to shut down domestic airlines over N19 billion and $7.6 million debt, which it said the airlines owe. NCAA said the airlines have refused to pay despite receiving money from customers. It alleged that the airlines have instead launched a “campaign of calumny and falsehoods” against the authority. At a meeting on …