June 2021 - Aviation metric

Lagos partners Skal for new tourism road map

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Wole Shadare

In a bid to build a virile tourism sector, Skal Club has collaborated with Lagos Tourism Board on the new Lagos State tourism Road map. Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile Yusuf has equaled the partnership with the travel trade partners-Skal Club. The road map was discussed at the just concluded Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and culture Stakeholders Forum held in Ikeja. Various experts and tourism professional…

X-raying Nigeria’s underwhelming aviation trajectory

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Despite having the continent’s largest economy and population, and strategic location in the middle of West and Central Africa, Nigeria is yet to capture what some would refer to as its rightful position as an aviation hub. However, demand-side inhibitors, such as the lack of a national carrier, high airline fees, infrastructure, sound and workable policy to make the nation’s airlines thrive among others must be addressed if the country is to fulfill its potentials,…

United Airlines orders 70 A321neo aircraft

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Wole Shadare

United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its “United Next” initiative. The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from the airline to 120 A321 aircraft. “Such a significant order from a great airline like United underscores that the A321neo offers unmatched capabilities, operating economics, and passenger friendliness,”…

Nigeria assists Sierra Leone to set up accident investigation agency

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) has commenced the provision of technical support for the setting up of the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIIB). This was marked by the conclusion of a recent two-day fact-finding mission to the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIIB) by the Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N). This is the second time AIB-N will be assisting member countries in the sub region to establish their…

FG acquires N1.7b mobile air traffic tower to boost air safety

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Wole Shadare

New mobile towers, first in 26 years In its bid to boost air safety and seamless separation of aircraft in flight, the Federal Government has acquired two mobile air traffic control tower at the cost of N1.7b. The new mobile tower is the first mobile tower in 26 years. The last one purchased over two decades ago had been overtaken by technology and no more working. Mobile air traffic control tower serves for navigation…

Airport concession: FG allay fear of job loss

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The planned concession of four airporrts across the country would not lead to job losses according to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. Sirika gave the assurance at the Federal Government said it would use between June and August this year to finalise the issue of airport concession in the country even as labour continues to kick against the project Sirika who revealed this in Lagos at the end of the Airport Business Summit and Expo…

Why AIB can’t operate drone at accident site in close proximity to airport-Olateru

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Pioneers drone use for crash probe in W’A Accident Investigation Bureau-Nigeria (AIB-N) has scored another first as the agency is pioneering the use of drones for accident investigation in the West African sub-region. The agency has already acquired 4Nos. MAVIC-2 Pro and 1No. Matrice 300 RTK DJI drones for this purpose. While the acquisition of the machine is good news, the bad news is that the drone regulations by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…

Fully vaccinated Ethiopian Crew begins Flight Operations

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has started operating flights with fully vaccinated crew against COVID-19 to keep travelers safe in light of the pandemic. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said “We are pleased to operate flights with fully vaccinated crew – a significant step in protecting our employees’ and customers’ health safety. We are encouraged by the increasing number of passengers travelling for business, VFR and tourism supported by the confidence of…

Boeing Completes Successful 737-10 MAX First Flight

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Largest airplane in 737 MAX family begins comprehensive test program Boeing’s 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, has completed a successful first flight. The aircraft took off from Renton Field in Renton, Wash., at 10:07 a.m. and landed at 12:38 p.m. at Boeing Field in Seattle. “The airplane performed beautifully,” said 737 Chief Pilot Capt. Jennifer Henderson. “The profile we flew allowed us to test the airplane’s systems, flight controls…

Dubai Airports To Reopen DXB’s Terminal 1, Concourse D June 24

Posted on June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Wole Shadare

In a significant development that signals the return of growth to Dubai and the UAE’s aviation and travel and tourism sectors, Dubai Airports has announced that it will reopen Dubai’s International’s Terminal 1 and Concourse D on June 24. The facilities were closed on March 25, 2020, following the partial suspension of operations at DXB as part of the strategy to control the spread of Covid-19. Welcoming the reopening of Terminal 1 as an essential…