AVIATION MEGAFORCE

                                       NAMA TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC DISASTER RECOVERY CENTRE In a bid to boost the nation’s preparedness    for emergencies, NAMA has concluded plans to develop a Strategic Disaster Recovery Centre for the provision of communication, surveillance and air traffic management to enhance uninterrupted services. When in place, the centre is equally designed to provide online real time information in the event of unforeseen contingency. The managing director, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, who made this disclosure during the 2014 Airspace Managers’ Forum which held in Minna Niger State noted that ‘’with the increasing growth in air traffic and the growing demand for air navigation services, there is the need for NAMA to deploy appropriate infrastructure and tech...

The Managing Director, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam has held fruitful discussions with the management of Galaxy Backbone plc, an ICT infrastructure provider, targeted at optimizing telecoms service delivery at the nation’s airports. Engr. Abdulsalam who led a NAMA delegation to the Galaxy Backbone headquarters Tuesday in Abuja on a courtesy visit told his hosts that as the sole provider of telecoms services within the aviation environment, their mission was to strengthen the existing business relationship between the two organizations and also develop a strategic work plan that would enable NAMA continue to provide cutting edge telecoms services to Nigerian airports. The MD/CE of Galaxy Backbone, Mr Gerald Ilukwe in his remarks commended NAMA for guaranteeing the safety of the nation’s airspace, stressing that ‘’this collaboration would further boost NAMA’s record of efficiency and excellence in service delivery in Nigeria’’. Mr Ilukwe also led the NAMA team to inspect facilities such a...

Marshall to Become Acting Vice President for Global Programs  The Flight Safety Foundation announced today that Greg Marshall has joined the headquarters in Virginia as the new Acting Vice President for Global Programs. He will start in this role on September 2, 2014.   Mr. Marshall has worked as the Director of the Flight Safety Foundation's Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program in the Melbourne office since 2010. In that role, he has overseen the dramatic growth and evolution of the BARS program into the leading audit standard for the mining and resources segment of the industry.   "Bringing Greg to the home office to help during this transition will allow for great synergy between the BARS program and the other technical programs that the Foundation does," stated FSF President and CEO, Jon Beatty. "We have a proud tradition of technical work improving aviation safety and Greg's arrival will ensure that this continues and expands."   ...

  787 will be key to airline's fleet modernization plans, enhanced passenger experience  Royal Jordanian today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The airplane will play a central role in the Amman -based airline's strategic plan for fleet modernization. Royal Jordanian acquired this airplane through leasing company AerCap. "We are delighted to receive our first 787 which will not only revolutionize the inflight experience for our passengers but also help Royal Jordanian increase its competitiveness both regionally and internationally," said Royal Jordanian chairman of the board, president and CEO Nasser Lozi. "Our decision to invest in this game-changing airplane reflects our firm belief in its unrivaled capabilities and will allow us to offer passengers an unmatched level of comfort, on both short and long haul flights."  The 787 is the world's most technologically advanced airplane with composite materials making u...

  Nigeria's leading carrier ,Arik Air and Emirate have entered into a partnership to sustain mutual and economic growth .     A press statement issued  in Lagos announced that both carriers airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand  existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Emirates and Arik Air currently have a one-way interline agreement, whereby Emirates passengers are connected throughout Nigeria and West Africa via Arik Air’s network. The MoU , according to the  statement ,was signed yesterday in Dubai  by Adnan Kazim, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Planning, Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs, and Chris Ndulue, Arik Air’s Managing Director, at the  Emirates Group Headquarters . “Both Emirates and Arik Air have expressed interest in exploring ways to expand on our existing commercial relationship and to look at different areas in which we can coop...

                                                                   NEWSUPDATE   The Managing Director, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam has solicited the support and cooperation of professional associations in the agency’s drive towards efficiency and professionalism in service delivery. Engr. Abdulsalam who made this plea during an interactive session with professional associations including representatives of NATCA, AISAN, NAAE, NACAN and NAPA, on Friday at NAMA headquarters in Lagos said such a working synergy had become critical in view of the crucial role played by the various professionals in the overall safety portfolio of the agency. The NAMA bos...

                  Workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have resolved to shelve embarking on strike today( Monday ) following amicable resolution of  welfare  issues between the management and labour union leaders.   The resolution to this effect was jointly  signed  at the weekend in a communique  by union leaders from NUATE,ATSSSAN, NAAPE, AUPCTRE, and top management staff of the agency led by the Director Human Resources, Dr.Uwem Akangson.   The management agreed to phase the payment of arrears of the consolidated salary structure starting with staff on level 06 who are expected to be paid on or before August 8,2014 . The managing director of the agency, Engr.Ibrahim Abdulsalam, assured air travellers that flights will operate across the nation's airports this morning without any disruption.    ...