The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued stern warnings to airlines over spate of flight delays, crew shortages and other consumer-related infractions, urging them to align flight schedules with available aircraft and crew. The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave the admonition during separate...
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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed its resolve to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology across domestic and international terminals to eliminate increasing spate of luggage delays and missing baggage experienced by passengers. The RFID-enabled baggage tracking system, which will replace the traditional barcode-centric framework, is...
Ibom Air has announced full compliance with a new safety directive issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulating how passengers carry and store power banks during flights. The airline said the move underscores its continued commitment to the safety of passengers and crew during flight operations. The...
Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has described the establishment of the Flight Data Centre by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as a clear declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to aviation safety. The DGCA made this assertion today while declaring open a one-day training workshop for frontline managers...
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged to ensure fairness in addressing a recent incident involving a passenger and Ibom Air crew, while emphasizing that “self-help” actions by passengers are unacceptable under aviation regulations. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mike Achimugu, disclosed this on Tuesday when...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of two Value Jet pilots due to a safety breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The suspension was announced in a statement by NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu....
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Kenya Airways has been sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating consumer rights in cases involving three passengers, including Gloria Omisore. The airline was found guilty of several consumer-related infractions, prompting the regulatory body to impose penalties. Director of Public Affairs and...
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday warned International Airlines on passenger travel restriction issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs in Abuja. According to Achimugu, NCAA has received several complaints about airlines selling...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has awarded the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace Limited, doing business as VivaJets, amidst the firm’s rapid global expansion. An AOC allows an airline or charter operator to use an aircraft for commercial purposes. It is a crucial...