FG to charge fees for helicopter landing

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has been authorized by the Federal Government of Nigeria to enforce levies for helicopter landing.

The government has granted NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited sole authorization to administer helicopter landing fees for federal entities.

The suggested action would assist the FG in enhancing funding for the agency to ensure top-notch security and surveillance, as well as enhancing the general quality of helicopter operations within the nation.

NAEBI Dynamic is responsible for collecting these fees on behalf of NAMA, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.

This information was detailed in a communication provided by the Press and Public Affairs Manager of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Odutayo Oluseyi.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited exclusive rights to collect helicopter landing levies in line with the MoU between NAEBI Concept and NAMA (focal agency), Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.

“It is instructive to note that NAMA under the Act as amended in 2022, is empowered to collect aeronautical revenues in both the upper and lower airspace to support her self-sustainability. However, over the years, NAMA has predominantly relied on the upper airspace for its revenue generation.

“We are confident that this move will improve capacity, efficiency, safety, and security, and attract more investment in the aviation industry. We encourage all stakeholders to be committed to this laudable initiative that has followed due processes and procedures, and should embrace the new normal.”