The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said the introduction of helicopter landing levies was in line with global best practices and a cost recovery measures.
This is contained in a statement by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs of the ministry in Lagos.
According to Oluseyi, the ministry recognises the importance of helicopter operations in Nigeria’s aviation industry and is committed to implementing international best practices in helicopter operations.
He said that the helicopter landing levies were commonplace in countries such as the U.S., the United Kingdom, India and various other regions worldwide.
He maintained that Tallahassee International Airport in Florida began implementing helicopter landing levies under Vector Airport Systems, since October 1st, 2022.
Oluseyi said helicopter landing levies were common across airfields in the United Kingdom, ranging from major commercial ones, to small general aviation fields.
