The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has called on personnel of the Aero-Communications and Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) to brace up for automation.
The Managing Director, NAMA, Mr. Ahmed Farouk made the call at a three-day training workshop on Aeronautical Information Management and collaboration of procedures for top-level management staff from the two departments across the country.
In his opening remarks, the MD NAMA emphasized that the Aero-Comms and AIS departments are the backbone of information management in the agency, as they provide critical data for air traffic controllers and pilots.
He noted that the world has moved from analogue to digital dissemination of aeronautical information, making it essential for the agency to adopt an Aeronautical Information Management system.
According to Mr. Farouk, the training workshop was imperative given the agency’s digital transformation, and charged participants to brace up for automation.
The training workshop as contained in a statement aims to enhance the collaboration, seamless and efficient collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of aeronautical data.
The workshop highlighted the benefits of collaboration between communication and information services, including the implementation of real-time updates of critical data, creation of protocols for emergency situations, and joint training programs to improve coordination and response times.
Other benefits included developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cross-training personnel to understand workflows and challenges, and developing automated systems for data transfer to minimize human error and enhance efficiency.
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