By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: FirstNation Airways Fined N32 million For Violating Safety Regulations
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

FirstNation Airways Fined N32 million For Violating Safety Regulations

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: February 5, 2017
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

HIGHLIGHT

 

Contents
HIGHLIGHTFirst Nation Airways

First Nation Airways has been fined N32 million for violating provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs).

First Nation Airways
First Nation Airways

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has handed a N32 million fine to FirstNation Airways for violating the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs).

The NCAA also fined one of the airline’s Pilots-In-Command (PIC) N1.5 million for breaching the safety regulations.

The authority made the disclosure in a statement by its General Manager, Public Relations, Mr Sam Adurogboye, and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

- Advertisement -

The statement said the Letter of Sanction conveying the penalties has been sent to the airline’s management.

It said the NCAA had carried out a Ramp Inspection on the airline’s Airbus A319 Aircraft with registration mark 5N-FNE at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA).

According to the statement, it was discovered during the inspection that the PIC was not in personal possession of a current medical certificate, neither was it readily accessible’’.

“Consequent upon this, a Letter of Investigation was sent to the airline and the pilot.

- Advertisement -

“However, in their response, the pilot admitted violating NCARs, while the airline demonstrated lack of thorough knowledge of the requirements of the regulations,’’ the statement added.

It said the airline contravened the regulations by allowing a flight crew member to be rostered to operate a total of 16 scheduled flights between Nov. 2, 2016 and Nov. 8, 2016.

“These operations were carried out while his medical certificate had expired since on the Nov. 1, 2016, thereby rendering his Pilot License subsequently invalid from that date.

“In the light of these, the airline is hereby sanctioned in accordance with IS 1.3.3 (14), while the Pilot suffers similar fate in line with IS 1.3.3(11) (15) (e), in lieu of suspension under IS 1.3.3(11)(15)(a) of the Nig.CARs 2015.

“On this strength, the airline is required to pay a total sum of N32 million only, while the pilot will pay N1.5 million only, being moderate civil penalty for the violation,’’ the statement said.

According to the statement, the fine must be paid within seven days of receipt of the letter from the authority.

It said: “The NCAA therefore wishes to advise all airline operators to acquaint themselves properly with the NCARs to guide their operations as violation is viewed seriously. (NAN)

Read more at http://www.herald.ng/ncaa-fines-firstnation-pilot-n33-5m-violating-safety-regulations/#d7uTC6327oRveH8w.99

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:FirstNation Airways
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Okay.NG Gallery: Lady Gaga, Yemi Alade, Blac Chyna & Kids + More
Next Article Is Nicki Minaj Pregnant? See Her Instagram Post

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Foresees More Opposition Leaders Joining APC as Party Strengthens Across Nigeria
Politics
Trump Plans Monday Call with Putin to Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
International
Crystal Palace Clinches Historic First Major Trophy with FA Cup Triumph Over Manchester City
Sport
Who Is Roselande Belony? Meet ‘Pastor’s Daughter’ in Viral Video
Explainer
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab
‘Lagos is Smelling’: Commissioner Fires Back at Media Personality’s Viral Criticism
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

FAAC Disbursement
News

FAAC Allocation: FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion Revenue for April 2025

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
May 17, 2025
Politics

Wike Refutes 2027 Presidential Ambitions, Affirms Support for Tinubu

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
May 17, 2025
EducationTop stories

South-East Senators Raise Alarm Over JAMB UTME Glitch Affecting Region’s Candidates

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
May 17, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?