By Ijeoma Nwankpa.
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has approved the upgrade of the Anambra state International Cargo Airport to aerodrome rescue and fire fighting category 6 to operate Boeing 737-700 or its equivalent.
The Director-General of NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, gave the approval in a letter to the Anambra state government after the onsite assessment of the existing facilities and personnel at the fire station.
He revealed that the level of protection is appropriate to and commensurate with the aerodrome rescue and fire fighting operation.
Meanwhile, the Anambra state government is by this approval, requested to comply with the requirements for the operating category 6 as stipulated in Nig.CARS part 12.6.15.1-12.6.16.11 and Aerodrome standards manual 13.2.1 to .22.46.
The state government is also expected to always adhere to safety, security and COVID-19 requirements at the airport.
