NCAA bans MacBook Pro Retina 15 on all flights

In a bid to protect the airwaves and the passengers, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned a certain model of the popular MacBook Pro by Apple from all flights in Nigeria.

According to a circular signed by Captain Abdullahi Maikano Sidi, the Director of Operations and Training at NCAA, the MacBook Pro Retina 15 MID 2015 is banned on all flights, effective immediately.

The decision to ban this MacBook Pro model comes due to its recall by Apple as a result of battery problems. NCAA stated that travelling with this device “presents a risk to Aviation Safety due to overheating.”

Further investigations revealed that the battery contained in this particular laptop model had the potential of posing a serious fire safety risk in an aeroplane.

The NCAA directs that the MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) is not to be allowed on flights as a carry-on or checked-in luggage due to the potential threats involved.

Nigeria Aviation Authority Investigates Helicopter's Landing On Benin-Ore Highway

Remember the story of an incident that went viral that a helicopter picked a man at the Lagos-Benin Expressway? There seems to be a little twist to the story as Nigeria Civil Aviation are frowning at such development. According to the press release obtained by AutoReportNG, it reads, 

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has begun a full-scale investigation to ascertain the viral video of the helicopter that landed on the Benin-Ore Expressway on Sunday.

The General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, Sam Adurogboye, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a video had gone viral on social media of a high profile individual who was picked up by a helicopter after being stuck in traffic for hours.

Mr Adurogboye said initial reports indicated that the helicopter was owned by Tropical Arctic Logistics Ltd, with registration number 5N – BVQ while the aircraft type was AW139. “The pilot was compelled to land between Benin and Ore in an unscheduled diversion to pick up someone.

“NCAA has begun a full-scale investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the unscheduled diversion.
“As soon as the investigation is concluded, the outcome will be made public,” he said. (NAN)

No Boeing 737 Max 8 Flying In Nigerian Airspace - NCAA

Following the ill-fated air mishap that happens on Sunday, several countries, the organization seems to be taking urgent measures against the Boeing 737-Max. In a statement released by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, it says...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) gave assurance on Tuesday on the state of aircraft flying in the country’s airspace.

The NCAA said there was no cause for worry as no Boeing 747 Max 8 is presently in operation in the country.

Its spokesman, Sam Adurogboye disclosed this in a statement.

He assured the flying public of their safety, stating that there is no cause for alarm.

He said: ” Presently, the accident aircraft type, Boeing 737 Max 8 is not in operation in the Country.

“However, the Authority, in line with its Safety Oversight mandate enshrined in the Civil Aviation Act 2006, is consciously monitoring the development (s) with a view to take the necessary steps that will enhance the safety of all aircraft in operation within the Nigerian airspace.”

Recall that an Ethiopian Airline B737 -Max 8 crashed on Sunday 10th March 2019 killing all the souls on board after which the Airline and some other countries have grounded the accident aircraft type in their operations.

He further said: ” This is to assure the public that NCAA will continue to ensure that safety regulations are strictly adhered to for the safety of all in Nigeria.

Our heart is with the Airline and families of the victims of the accident. “

Nigeria Meteorological Agency Issues Weather Hazard Alert

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a weather hazard alert to all pilots and airline operators indicating hazards associated with flight operations during the rainy season.

The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman issued the alert on Tuesday in an Advisory Circular to the airlines in Lagos.

Usman said in the circular that NCAA-AEROMET-25 was issued based on the Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) released for 2018 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

He said that the agency had predicted March/April and May/June 2018 as the onset of rainy season in the Southern and Northern parts of Nigeria respectively.

“This alert is quite imperative at the outset of the rainy season which is usually accompanied by severe thunderstorms and many other hazardous weather phenomena such as turbulence, microburst, low-level wind shear and hail events.

“The above-mentioned factors are known to pose an obvious threat to aircraft operations,” Usman said. He urged the pilots, operators and Air Traffic Controllers to take note of their various responsibilities.

“Air Traffic Controllers may temporarily close airspace when hazardous weather conditions such as severe thunderstorms, squall lines, microburst or low-level wind shear are observed or forecast by Nimet. “Flight Crews/Operators and Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) shall ensure adherence to aerodrome weather minima.

“Pilots shall exercise maximum restraint whenever the adverse weather is observed or forecast by Nimet. “Pilots/Flight crew members shall obtain adequate departure, en-route and destination weather information and briefing from Nimet Aerodrome Meteorological officer prior to flight operations,” he said.

Usman advised the operators to ensure that necessary measures were put in place to manage the effects of flight delays or cancellations on their passengers. He said that all stakeholders were required to ensure strict compliance as violations would be viewed seriously.