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To enhance and modernize the country’s airspace infrastructure, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, is set to deploy a critical communication equipment.
The equipment, Rohde & Schwarz High-Frequency (HF) transceivers is equipped with advanced signal processing algorithms that significantly reduce noise levels typically associated with traditional HF systems.
To this end, a team of NAMA officials led by NAMA’s Managing Director, Mr. Farouk Umar, is currently holding high-level talks with officials of Rhode and Schwarz, manufacturer of the communication equipment, and Deo Makro Ltd, an indigenous contractor that facilitated the visit.
In a statement by the spokesman of NAMA, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, this technology leap is expected to boost the long-range air-to-ground communications capabilities across the Nigerian airspace, addressing the range limitations of current Very High Frequency (VHF) systems.
The new HF solution will ensure robust and reliable communication coverage over the Gulf of Guinea, extending far into the Atlantic Ocean, and across the Northern desert regions beyond the Kano Flight Information Region (FIR).
According to NAMA Managing Director, Mr. Umar, the deployment of the communication equipment aligns with the commitment of the President to enhance the safety of the sector through upgrading and modernizing airspace infrastructure.
He said, the successful implementation of this project is expected to further boost upper airspace communication in the country, ensuring a safer and more efficient air travel experience for passengers and crew.