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The Digest:

Nigerian carrier Air Peace has challenged the NSIB's findings regarding crew substance use in the July Port Harcourt runway incident, stating the regulatory body never officially communicated its results to the airline. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Air Peace maintains it has not received official NSIB communication over a month after the incident
  • The airline asserts a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use, with testing stricter than international standards
  • The captain was reportedly grounded for poor crew resource management, not substance use
  • The co-pilot who recommended a go-around has been cleared by the NCAA and reinstated to duty
  • Air Peace announced plans to increase frequency of crew substance testing and enhance monitoring
  • The airline emphasized its strong safety record and commitment to global best practices
  • The dispute highlights tensions between investigative bodies and operators in aviation safety
The airline's response underscores the complex interplay between regulatory oversight and operational accountability in aviation safety management.

Sources: TheCable