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The country has about 31 airports. There are about 39 AOC holders (for schedule and non schedule flight operations) while about 28 foreign airlines are operating to Nigeria.

This is the Licence Crew Data (for current active crew) as at February, 2019: License Pilots, 2133; Certification of validation for Pilots, 175; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence, 1659; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence with validation, 24; Aircraft Dispatchers’ Licence, 588; Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), 372; Cabin Crew Licence, 2343; Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel Licence, 430; and Aeronautical Station Operators’ Licence, 105.

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FEATURED NEWS

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20 Aug, 2023

NCAA Issues New Enhanced Operations Specifications To Current AOC Holders

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued new enhanced Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Operations Specifications (Op.Specs) to all current AOC holders.
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20 Jul, 2023

Meeting with all Domestic/International Operators...

Meeting with all Domestic/International Operators, Aviation fuel Suppliers and NMDPRA
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13 Jul, 2023

NCAA SUSPENDS MAX AIR OPERATIONS OF ITS BOEING 737 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the Operations Specifications of the Boeing B737 Aircraft type in the fleet of Max Air Limited.
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19 Jun, 2023

Governor Agbu Kefas pays DGCA, Captain Musa Nuhu courtesy visit

DGCA, Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu (R) flanked by the Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas(middle) and MD FAAN, Mr. Kabir Gusau Mohammed during a courtesy visit in his office, Abuja.
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8 May, 2023

Max Air Landing Incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

A Max Air flight NGL1649 a B737 aircraft with registration 5N-MBD departed Yola for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with 144 passengers and 6 flight crew on board.
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5 May, 2023

Captain Musa Nuhu bags BusinessDay Excellence Award

Captain Musa Nuhu bags BusinessDay Excellence Award
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2 May, 2023

NCAA Moves to Curb Cyber Threats

NCAA Moves to Curb Cyber Threats
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19 Apr, 2023

ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BAGASOO

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nationals of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) Members States (Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone) to fill the position for which job descriptions have been provided below:
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15 Apr, 2023

NCAA Appoints ZILCOTECH .......

NCAA Appoints ZILCOTECH for the Monitoring of Illegal High Structures
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22 Feb, 2023

LIST OF NCAA AUTHORISED AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINERS (AAMEs)

List of Authorised Aviation Medical Examiners
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21 Dec, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT, 2022.

THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT 2022 – An Act for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria and for related matters
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8 Dec, 2022

International Civil Aviation Day.

International Civil Aviation Day
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7 Dec, 2022

Courtesy visit to the State House

High-level delegation led by HMA, Sen. Hadi Sirika (5th R) on a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari. Present is the Chief of Staff, Amb. Ibrahim Gambari (6th R) at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, 6th December,2022.
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2 Nov, 2022

CAPT NUHU'S ACHIEVEMENTS AT NCAA

Captain Musa Nuhu, on Monday, March 16, 2020 formally took over as the substantive Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) .
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1 Nov, 2022

Review of 2013 National Civil Aviation Policy

Following the passing and signing into law of the Civil Aviation Act 2022, the Honourable Minister of Aviation has deemed it necessary to review the 2013 National Civil Aviation Policy to create a policy document for the sustainable growth and development of the aviation industry as part of the Aviation Roadmap. Please find attached a copy of the 2013 National Civil Aviation Policy.
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8 Sep, 2022

CARBON EMISSION REDUCTION: NCAA TO LAUNCH .....

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday disclosed that its Fly2Green Nigeria initiative is strategic for the launch of the "Clean2Breathe Nigeria'' campaign to drive collective net-zero accountability and eco-citizens responsibility aimed at addressing environmental pollution and climate change.
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6 Sep, 2022

3-Day Workshop on Capacity Building for Management staff

A group photograph of NCAA Management officers (2nd Batch) during a 3-day workshop on Capacity Building held between 5th-7th September, 2022 at Chilla Luxury Suites, Kano.
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31 Aug, 2022

DG Speaks on State of the Industry

DG Speaks on State of the Industry
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29 Aug, 2022

A 3-Day workshop on Administrative skills and procedures

A Group Picture of 1st Batch of NCAA Management in Kano.
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10 Aug, 2022

Change Champion Team

NCAA "Change Champion Team" inaugurated in Abuja Tuesday 9th August, 2022.
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3 Aug, 2022

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CRITICAL TO STAFF PRODUCTIVITY— NCAA DG

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu has reaffirmed cruciality of conducive working environment to productivity of the staff.
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3 Aug, 2022

NCAA UNDER A CAPTAIN'S WATCH

The strong but reassuring leadership of Capt. Musa Nuhu keeps Nigeria's civil aviation on course with the just concluded 7th African Indian Ocean (AFI) Regional Meeting in Abuja.
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3 Aug, 2022

NCAA SENSITIZES DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER EXAMINERS

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has organized a two-day sensitization seminar for Designated Aircraft Maintenance Examiners (DAME) and Air Traffic Controller Examiners (DATCE).
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3 Aug, 2022

NIGERIA ADVOCATES GREATER COLLABORATION IN AFI REGION ...Signs MOU with Sierra Leone, Rwanda

Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria played host to the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Region of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for her AFI Aviation Week. The event which was 7th in its series was held from 16th-20th May, 2022.
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3 Aug, 2022

30 INSPECTORS GET AUTHORISATION STAMPS

To strengthen Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) safety oversight, 30 additional Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI) have been presented with authorization stamps. The Director of Air Worthiness Standards (DAWS), Engr. Kayode Isiaka Ajiboye presented the stamps to the inspectors in brief but impressive ceremony at the NCAA Annex Conference Facility.
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16 Jul, 2022

AFCAC Elects Nigeria's Adefunke Adeyemi New Secretary General

L - R: Engr Mahmud, newly elected AFCAC Secretary General, Ms Adefunke Adeyemi, DG NCAA Capt Musa S. Nuhu and Engr Ben Tukur, Nigeria Representative in ICAO in a group photograph after the election
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16 Jun, 2022

DG Unveils Olowo’s Book at 70th Birthday

DG Unveils Olowo’s Book at 70th Birthday
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6 Jun, 2022

DG NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu Bags OSHAssociation UK Fellowship

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu has bagged United Kingdom fellowship of the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation) Nigerian Region. This is just as the Authority became a corporate member in recognition of her outstanding dedication to occupational safety, health, security and environment.
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19 May, 2022

Super Dignitaries After A Session at 7TH AFI Aviation Week, Abuja

SUPER DIGNITARIES AFTER A SESSION AT 7TH AFI AVIATION WEEK, ABUJA
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17 May, 2022

High-Level Delegation At The 7th AFI Meeting Pays Courtesy Visit To PMB

High-Level Delegation At The 7th AFI Meeting Pays Courtesy Visit To PMB
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17 May, 2022

NCAA cautions pilots, operators over hazardous weather in rainy season

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised Pilots and Airline Operators to exercise caution over aviation hazardous weather in rainy season.
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16 May, 2022

7th African-Indian Ocean (AFI) Region Conference, Abuja

The 7th AFI Abuja Meeting Group Photo Session on Monday 16th May 2022.
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2 May, 2022

EID-IL-FITR: NCAA DG, CAPT. MUSA NUHU FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS, STAFF …

The Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu has felicitated with Muslims and staff of the Authority on the occasion of Eid-Il-Fitr celebration.
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14 Feb, 2022

2021 Executive Summary on International and Domestic Flight Operations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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20 Jan, 2022

Hand over of managerial batons at NCAA Corporate Headquarters

DG, Capt Musa Nuhu and management staff present in group photograph after the handover at NCAA Corporate Headquarters, Abuja 20th January,2022
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4 Jan, 2022

Work Resumes...

Work Resumes... NCAA staff pray for safe skies.
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21 Dec, 2021

AN EPITOME OF HARDWORK AND TEAM SPIRIT

AN EPITOME OF HARDWORK AND TEAM SPIRIT
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17 Dec, 2021

Aviation Hazardous weather in Dry Season

1. Trigger: Use of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for the year 2021 to bring forth the evolving weather information associated with severe dust haze/fog and the effects on safety and efficiency of flight operations
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16 Dec, 2021

NCAA, CAPT NUHU IN HARVEST OF AWARDS

It is certainly a season of recognition and honour for hard work to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority [NCAA] and its helmsman, Capt Musa Shuaibu Nuhu as the Director General was yet again honoured with series of awards by Air Transport Quarterly magazine at its second edition “Industry Award 2021’’ held on Thursday 10th of December in Lagos.
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10 Dec, 2021

News Release

Following the lifting of the ban on Emirates Airlines passengers flights to Nigeria by Government, the UAE based airline applied to Federal Ministry of Aviation for approval of its Winter Flight Schedule.
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22 Oct, 2021

Revised International Travel Protocol into Nigeria

I. The presidential steering committee on COVID-19 has revised the travel protocol into Nigeria which becomes effective from Monday,25th October 2021 as follow:
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28 Sep, 2021

DG NCAA BAGS LEADERSHIP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu has bagged African Leadership Magazine Award of Excellence.
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13 Sep, 2021

AZMAN AIR IN FULL OPERATION

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified that AZMAN AIR resumed full operation on May 1, 2021, following the lifting of earlier suspension.
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18 Aug, 2021

Take Off: Guidance for Air Travel Through The Covid-19

The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on global air transport is unprecedented. Airports have seen a drastic decline in global passenger traffic volumes for the first quarter of 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 612 million passengers in absolute terms.
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6 Aug, 2021

CAPT. MUSA SHUAIBU NUHU THE JOURNEY SO FAR...

It was Raymond Albert Croc of McDonald fame that says, “Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get". As a corollary, Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu did not become Director General of Nigeria's apex regulatory authority by a stroke of luck rather his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari was a fitting tribute to a stellar aviation career spanning over 36 years; beginning in 1984 as co-pilot B737 at the defunct Nigeria Airways. Among others he was in the Presidential Air Fleet for 16 nourishing years, with a total flight time of 12,000 hours+ and Plc Jet Multi-Engine of 9,000 hour+.
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6 Aug, 2021

“SAFETY IS A JOINT RESPONSIBILITY” -Engr. Kayode Isiaka Ajiboye (Director, Air worthiness Standards)

A rare breed Engr. Isiaka Kayode Ajiboye is a man who cannot be excused from any compendium on distinguished public servants of his time. His intelligence, integrity and industry have been his greatest assets. There is no other quality as essential to success of any kinds as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes anything everything. That sterling quality Engr. Kayode Isiaka Ajiboye Director, Airworthiness Standards (DAWS) sufficiently possesses. He is also an iconic example of a self-made man in the mold of Benjamin Franklin. They set a course for greatness and proceeded to work without rest until their goals became a reality. It was like a hen coming home to roost when on 2nd September, 2020 he was meritoriously appointed as the superintendent of the new-look Directorate of Air Worthiness Standards (DAWS). No other anthem resonates among staffers than it is an appointment well deserved and well earned.
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6 Aug, 2021

NCAA NOT OUT TO KILL ANY AIRLINES

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu has declared that the Authority is not out to kill any airlines but to fulfil its mandate of ensuring compliance with extant Regulations.
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6 Aug, 2021

GM, CONSUMER PROTECTION BOWS OUT IN STYLE

The General Manager, Consumer Protection Department of the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation, Mrs Megwa Ifeyinwa Victoria has bowed out in grand style.
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6 Aug, 2021

NCAA CELEBRATES SUPERB CAPT. MUSA NUHU AT 57

The Management and staff of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently rolled out drums of celebration for Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu, helmsman of the regulatory agency as he added another year. The Director General, who clocked 57 on the 28th April, 2021 was looking radiant and cheerful as he received senior management team and other members of staff in his Abuja office.
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29 Jul, 2021

NOTIFICATION OF THE GLOBAL REPORTING FORMAT (GRF) IMPLEMENTATION

Following the adoption of the global reporting format for assessing and reporting runaway surface conditions by the ICAO Council at its 207th session in 2016 to assure a smooth implementation and thereby ensure transparency and global standardization.
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21 Jun, 2021

NCAA CAUTIONS PILOTS OVER HAZARDOUS WEATHER DURING THIS RAINY SEASON

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned all Pilots over severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather which hamper flight operations especially now that raining is here.
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18 Jun, 2021

2021 - YEAR OF SECURITY CULTURE IN NIGERIA

Following the declaration of Year 2021 as the Year of Security Culture (YOSC) by ICAO, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) wishes to bring to the attention of all airports, airlines and relevant aviation stakeholders the need to raise the bar in the effective implementation of aviation security measures in the aviation industry in Nigeria.
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6 Jun, 2021

Public Health Guidelines for Companies Providing In-Flight Catering Services

Catering Service providers have been identified by the Authority as one of the key service providers to airlines that are required to put in place COVID-19 risk management measures to assure the travelling public that catering products (meals, snacks etc.) served on board flights are not a potential sources of COVID-19 infection.
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28 May, 2021

Global Megatrends and Impact on Aviation presented to NCAA by ASI in Cooperation with Egis

A ONE-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP on Wednesday June 2, 2021.
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22 Apr, 2021

IN-SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT TYRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY.....

In-service maintenance of aircraft tyre-wheel assembly and operational instructions in the event of tyre bursts during aircraft operation
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19 Mar, 2021

NCAA PUTS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON AZMAN AIR SUSPENSION

The attention of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been drawn to a press release issued by the management of Azman Air over the suspension of its flight operations by the NCAA that has gone viral in the social media.
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16 Mar, 2021

NCAA Suspends Azman Air Operations With Immediate Effect

Following series of incidents involving Azman Air Boeing 737 Aircraft, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pursuant to Section 35 (2) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006 and Part 1.3.3.3 (A) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) 2015, suspended the operations of all the Boeing 737 Aircraft in the Fleet of Azman Air Services Limited, with effect from March 15, 2021.
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21 Feb, 2021

NCAA LIFTS BAN ON BOEING 737 MAX AIRCRAFT

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the lifting of ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft in the Nigerian Airspace, following the two accident involving the Boeing 737 Max Aircraft.
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5 Feb, 2021

NCAA LIFTS SUSPENSION ON EMIRATES AIRLINES

The Public is hereby notified of the immediate lifting of the suspension placed on Emirates airlines operations in Nigeria.
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10 Dec, 2020

REPS. COMMENDS NCAA FOR ROBUST OVERSIGHT

The House Representatives′ Committee on Aviation has commended the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for robust oversight of the industry...
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1 Dec, 2020

NCAA CAUTIONS PILOTS, OTHERS OVER ADVERSE WEATHER

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued Advisory Circular to caution Pilots, Airline Operators and others on severe dust haze/fog phenomenon prevalent in Nigerian airports.
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19 Oct, 2020

GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATIONS OF RPAS/UAV IN NIGERIA

1. Background Flight by remotely piloted aircrafts (RPAs) in controlled airspace and over populated areas presents problems to the Authority in terms of ensuring the safety of other users of airspace and persons on the ground.....
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10 Jul, 2020

WAY FORWARD FOR AVIATION

As NCAA is charting the way forward for Aviation in Nigeria.
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25 Jun, 2020

NCAA LEADS, AS AVIATION AGENCIES RELOCATE TO ABUJA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in compliance with the directive of the Federal Government has since relocated its Corporate Headquarters to the nation’s Federal Capital, Abuja. The Agency, as the Regulator, was in fact the first to comply with the directive as a way of encouraging others to follow suit.
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22 Jun, 2020

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION

Our letter Ref. No: NCAA /DG/AIR/11/16/121 dated 1st June 2020 with respect to restriction of international flights into Nigeria, refers.
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3 Jun, 2020

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION

Following the announcement by President Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on the easing of and the start of second phase on the COVID-19 lockdown , we wish to inform the industry of the following:
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29 May, 2020

COVID -19 PANDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS

Further to our earlier letter on Quarantine protocol for Nigerian flight crew who operate flights outside the country, we wish to inform you that the Federal Ministry of Health has approved a public health protocol to prevent the spread of the disease by flight crew members.
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22 May, 2020

RELIEF ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CALENDAR TASKS

The Authority has receive request in relation to the impact on calendar time intervals or deferral of calendar time intervals on base scheduled maintenance tasks as a result of aircraft storage or inability to access NCAA Approve Maintenance Organizations caused by the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.
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6 May, 2020

POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN RESTART PLAN GUIDELINES

The Federal Government on Monday 27th April 2020 announced the gradual phasing and controlled easing of the country’s lockdown especially in Ogun, Lagos and Abuja from the 4th May 2020. Following this announcement, it is important for the Civil Aviation Authority to start the process of getting the industry ready for an organized, safe, secure and efficient restart of flight operations when the nation’s airspace is reopened for business.
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6 May, 2020

NCAA POST COVID-19 AIRLINE RESTART PLAN

NCAA POST COVID-19 AIRLINE RESTART PLAN ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL CHECKLIST
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6 May, 2020

GUIDANCE ON FACILITATING FLIGHT OPERATIONS

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to Airlines to operate safely post COVID-19 lockdown. It aims to address the following concerns:
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6 May, 2020

GUIDELINES FOR NCAA AUTHORISATION FOR RESUMPTION

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority Advisory Circulars from the Aviation Security Department contain information about standards, practices and procedures that the Authority has found to be necessary at this time for safe and secure operations of civil aviation
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6 May, 2020

POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AIRLINE INDUSTRY RESTART PLAN

This Advisory Circular is issued to provide information and guidance on health, safety and environmental measures required of all Air Operators Certificate (AOC) holders to restart flight operations post COVID-19 lockdown hitherto in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1 May, 2020

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE NCAA GOODWILL MESSAGE

Fellow Comrades , It is my singular honour and privilege to issues out this goodwill message on the occasion of the 2020 May Day celebration otherwise called the ‘International Workers Day’.
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27 Apr, 2020

NATIONAL INTERIM GUIDANCE ON AIRCRAFT/AVIATION FACILITIES

Around December 2019, an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus was identified in the province of Hubei,China. Since that time the evolution of the outbreak was very rapid reaching out to the most of the countries worldwide majorly by air travel.
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21 Apr, 2020

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION

Our letter Ref. NO :NCAA /DG/AIR/11/16/106 dated 21st March 2020 with respect to restriction of international flights into Nigeria, refers.
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3 Apr, 2020

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIAN

Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria we wish to inform you that the following crew rest protocols have been developed to accommodate crew operating evacuation flights of more than 6 hours:
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1 Apr, 2020

COVID-19: INDUSTRY COMMUNICATION FROM NCAA

On the 29th March 2020, President Muhammed Buhari,announced a lockdown from 23:00hrs effective from 30 March 2020.......
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29 Mar, 2020

THE PROTOCOL FOR THE OPERATIONS AND HANDLING OF CARGO

Further to our earlier letter on protocol for the operations and handling of cargo and other essential flights. Please find below the reviewed set of protocols which should be strictly adhered to by all operators.
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27 Mar, 2020

PROPER MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT ON STORAGE

The purpose of this letter is to remind all airline operators and aircraft owners of the necessary short term or long term maintenance requirements that are applicable to any aircraft that is put out of service for short or long periods of time for whatsoever reason.
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26 Mar, 2020

COVID- 19 EVENT AT AVIATION HOUSE

NCAA complies with social distancing and hand wash exercise.
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26 Mar, 2020

THE PROTOCOL FOR THE OPERATION AND HANDLING OF CARGO

Further to our earlier letter on restriction of International flights into Nigeria, you are hereby directed to adhere strictly to the following protocol. Any deviation to these protocols will not be accepted.
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24 Mar, 2020

RE-FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID-19

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC
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24 Mar, 2020

UPDATE ON FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA

Further to our earlier letter on restriction of international flights into Nigeria, you are hereby directed to deploy the following measures to protect the passengers and the general public against the spread of the COVID – 19.
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23 Mar, 2020

FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID-19

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION OF FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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23 Mar, 2020

RE-FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID-19

UPDATE ON CLARIFICATION OF FLIGHT RESTRICTION INTO NIGERIA DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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5 Mar, 2020

COVID-19 OUTBREAK… NCAA ORDERS AIRLINES

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered all airlines operating International and Regional flights into Nigeria to issue Health Declaration Forms to their passengers including crew members before arriving Nigerian airports.
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2 Mar, 2020

NCAA HARMONISES COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT AIRPORTS

Following the first recorded confirmed case of COVID-19 on 27th February 2020, of an Italian travelling from Milan who came in through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday, 24th February 2020.
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13 Feb, 2020

NCAA APPEALS TO PASSENGERS FOR UNDERSTANDING

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sent out an appeal to passengers for their understanding.
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3 Feb, 2020

2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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24 Jan, 2020

NCAA PUTS AIRLINES ON ALERT

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has put all Airline Operators, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and Aerodrome Operators on alert over the outbreak of Coronavirus.
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21 Jan, 2020

NCAA 20 YEARS OF IMPACTFUL OVERSIGHT…..

Celebration bells jingle for Nigeria’s apex aviation regulatory agency, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). It has been 20 wholesome years of acting as the “general overseer”, “watchdog”, “police”, “security” “and “referee” of the entire air transportation in line with global best practice.
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17 Dec, 2019

AFTERMATH OF SUSPENSION…….

Consequent upon the suspension of Turkish Airlines operations into Nigeria, the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Abdullahi Sidi met with the management of Turkish Airlines at the NCAA Office in Abuja on Friday.
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17 Sep, 2019

Weather Alert…… Beware of Thunderstorms, NCAA warns Pilots

In recognition of the outset of the rainy season with the attendant thunderstorms, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on all
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19 Aug, 2019

Airport Encroachment: NCAA collaborates with other agencies

Airport Encroachment: NCAA collaborates with other agencies to enhance security at airports

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