ONSA Restricts Helicopter Flights Over Abuja

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BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Monday directed aviation authorities to keep to the restriction of helicopter ferry flight over Abuja metropolis for security reasons.
The directive which was issued to regulatory stakeholders through a memo titled “Restriction of Helicopter Ferry Flights Over Abuja Metropolis” stated that in view of the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, air travellers will be required to travel by road/train from Kaduna International Airport to Abuja.
The ONSA further said in the statement that; “This will undoubtedly cause constraints on the movement of some passengers who will aim to travel using other means, notably the use of commercial ferry helicopters.
“Please be reminded that the airspace over the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is controlled and only security flights or those with the requisite security clearance from the Presidency are granted overhead clearance for obvious security reasons.
“Consequently, you are to note and ensure that no charter or commercial helicopter ferry flights are allowed to fly within Abuja airspace. Any helicopter flight must seek for security clearance.”

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