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Aviation Safety
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NAMA Chief Calls for Increased Funding to Upgrade Airspace Safety
NAMA Managing Director Engr. Farouk Umar highlights the urgent need for increased funding to replace obsolete aviation equipment and ensure the safety of Nigerian airspace.
August 10, 2026
Protecting Nigeria’s Aviation Safety: Why Revenue Disputes Must Not Compromise Regulatory Oversight
Ibrahim Suleiman argues that the National Assembly must resolve NAMA's funding challenges by reviewing outdated navigation charges rather than redistributing critical safety oversight fees from the NCAA.
August 7, 2026
NCAA Seeks Reinstatement of 65% Ticket Sales Charge Share to Bolster Aviation Safety
The NCAA is lobbying the House of Representatives to restore its 65 per cent share of aviation charges, warning that budget cuts jeopardize safety oversight and international compliance.
August 6, 2026
NAAE’s NCAA branch opposes TSC funding changes, cites safety risks
The NCAA branch of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers has distanced itself from national leadership proposals to change the Ticket Sales Charge formula, warning that reduced funding for the regulator could threaten aviation safety.
August 6, 2026
Two dead after mid-air collision of firefighting helicopters in Greece
Two crew members died and two survived after their firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece during operations against a large wildfire.
August 2, 2026
FAAN Resumes Terminal 2 Activities Following False Alarm
FAAN has resumed normal activities at MMIA Terminal 2 after confirming that a reported fire incident was actually a false alarm caused by a triggered suppression system.
August 2, 2026
British Airways flight declared mayday during Heathrow landing
A British Airways Airbus A320 declared a mayday landing at Heathrow Airport after experiencing system failures and repeated stall warnings.
July 30, 2026
Enugu Air CEO Credits Crew Expertise and Weather for Preventing Runway Disaster
Following a recent runway excursion involving Enugu Air flight 4264, the airline's CEO credits the flight crew's quick response and favorable weather conditions for the safe evacuation of all passengers.
July 26, 2026
Governor Mbah addresses Enugu Air runway event at Benin Airport
Governor Peter Mbah has spoken out regarding a recent Enugu Air runway excursion in Benin, offering sympathies to those on board and pledging full support for the ongoing investigation.
July 24, 2026
Enugu Air CEO denies crash reports following Benin Airport runway incident
Enugu Air CEO Captain Tolu Ita clarifies that a recent incident at Benin Airport involving an Embraer E170 was a runway excursion caused by hydroplaning, not a crash, confirming all passengers and crew are safe.
July 24, 2026