NAMA Resumes Controversial $300 Helicopter Landing Fee Amid Industry Backlash

Nigeria's NAMA resumes charging $300 landing fee to helicopter operators, sparking concerns among industry groups who had previously threatened a lawsuit over the contentious fee.

Nigeria's aviation regulator, NAMA, has announced its intention to resume collecting a $300 landing fee from helicopter operators, sparking concerns among industry players. The agency had previously suspended the collection amid opposition and threats of lawsuits from affected operators. Resuming the fee is expected to have significant implications for the country's helicopter operators, who had been exempt from paying the fee due to their operations being deemed "non-commercial". Industry insiders are now bracing themselves for potential legal action against NAMA over its decision to re-introduce the controversial charge.