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The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Emma Anasi, has expressed determination of the agency to ensure a speedy completion of the Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Automation project. Anasi, who was represented by the General Manager, Safety Management Services, Mr. Mathew Pwajok at this year’s Worlds AIS Day Celebration at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Annex, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, revealed that the first phase of automation process shall become fully operational at eleven (11) stations nationwide by the third quarter of 2016. He noted that in spite of initial challenges traceable to lack of funding and other technicalities, the project is back on course. Furthermore, Anasi stressed that AIS is the “live-wire of any air navigation system, as it ensures the safety, efficiency and regularity of air navigation through the exchange of accurate, timely and reliable information to airspace users, h...

(L-R) IATA Account Specialist, Christine Charlie, Ag. NAMA MD, Engr. Emma Anasi, Director, Enhancement & Fin. Services, IATA, Manfred Blondeel and IATA Area Manager (South West Africa), Samson Fatokun during a visit of IATA team to NAMA Headquarters in Lagos recently The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has further registered its commitment to work closely with key industry players in its bid to promote air transport safety, security and efficiency by paying a courtesy visit to the Management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The IATA team which comprised of  IATA Account Specialist, Christine Charlie, Director, Enhancement & Financial Services, IATA, Manfred Blondeel and IATA Area Manager (South West Africa), Samson Fatokun  were warmly received by the Acting managing Director of the Agency, Engr. Emmanuel Anasi.    

Mr. Aderemi M. Makanjuola (M), Chairman, Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc opening the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Company; Mr. Olabode Makanjuola, Chief Executive Officer (R); and Ms. Amaka Obiora, Company Secretary (L) at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, Nigeria’s fully indigenous Marine and Helicopter services operator in the oil and gas sector of the economy held its Seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 11, 2016 at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. Presenting the Company’s operational and financial performance for the year 2015, the Chairman of the Group, Mr. Aderemi Makanjuola explained that; “Due to the challenges faced in 2015, we had a slowdown in activities in both our marine and aircraft operations, which led to a significant reduction in our growth revenue to N23.2 Billion from N24.9 Billion in 2014,” adding that, “The Company’s Profit After Tax at the 2015-year...

A cross-section of guests at the 2015 World AIS Day The Aeronautical Information Services Association of Nigeria (AISAN) has reiterated the need for constant training and retraining of AIS personnel for a successful transition from Aeronautical Information System to Aeronautical Information Management (AIM). The President of AISAN, Mr. Babatunde Shittu, who highlighted this while heralding the celebration of the 2016 World AIS Day celebration said, there was a growing need for the proper integration of man and machine including training for effective operation in a seamless environment of zero tolerance for delays in safety critical aeronautical information dissemination as a mandatory requi rement. According to Mr. Shittu, the first stage of the AIS automation project was at its completing stage hence the this year's celebration will be used to sensitize its members. The service was created on 15th May, 1953 as an array of services rendered to Pilots and other rele...

(L - R) Lars-Henrik Thorngreen, Chief Operating Officer, NHV, Oostende, Belgium, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho, Chairman of Integrated Oil and Gas ltd and former Minister of Interior,  Regis Magnac, Vice President and Head of Operational Marketing, Airbus Helicopters, Jimmy Ini Commercial Manager of Atlantic Aviation and Shaf Syed, Managing Director of Atlantic Aviation. Airbus Helicopters recently conducted a series of demonstration flights as part of efforts to introduce its H175 Helicopter to the Nigerian Business Aviation and Oil and Gas market. The H175, which is configured for sixteen passengers in an oil and Gas outlay, combines performance with versatility.   Speaking at an unveiling reception of the new product at Evergreen Aviation of Nigeria (EAN) Hangar, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), the Vice President, Head of Operational Marketing, Regis Magnac said that the helicopter is well placed for the oil and gas industry, and can fit seamlessly i...