Nigerian airline operators and aviation unions have disagreed over the collection and remittance of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge as stakeholders debate revenue demands and sustainable aviation growth.
NCAA, ICAO and UNEP have begun moves to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foams at Nigerian airports as part of efforts to improve environmental safety without compromising aviation emergency response.
The NCAA has begun moves to implement a pre-loading screening framework for inbound air cargo as part of efforts to strengthen aviation security in Nigeria.
NSIB has identified operational and airport safety concerns following the Enugu Air runway overrun at Benin Airport, with recommendations issued to NCAA, FAAN and NiMet.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has directed aviation agencies and airlines to agree realistic repayment schedules for outstanding obligations within one week following an emergency stakeholders’ meeting.
Nigeria’s aviation debt dispute enters a new phase as domestic airlines begin repaying outstanding 5% Ticket Sales Charge debts under an instalment agreement with the NCAA, following intervention that eased tensions with aviation unions.
The Federal Government has moved to resolve Nigeria’s aviation crisis as Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo secures fresh resolutions on airline debts, workers’ union rights and industrial harmony.
The NCAA is set to introduce RFID baggage tracking nationwide to reduce delayed, missing and misrouted luggage and allow passengers to monitor their bags in real time.