Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Arik Air set to exhibit at the maiden Nigeria International Airshow

Posted on November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier Arik Air has finalised plans to be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow, scheduled to take place from December 2 – 4, 2025, in Abuja. The Nigeria International Airshow, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is designed to position aviation as a significant catalyst for economic growth across Africa. The event will bring together commercial and business aviation operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), regional…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety, Decorum At Yuletide

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is becoming a beehive of activities as the year draws to a close. This season, characterised by festive anticipation, underscores MMA2’s critical role in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. As is the practice, the terminal is fully operational and prepared to handle the peak rush, ensuring that the spirit of celebration begins the moment you step through the doors. This is evident by the decorations in and around the terminal….

Aeropolitics: Nigeria will not be caught off guard-Minister

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Why Nigerian carriers can’t compete-Demuren The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said Nigeria would not be caught off guard by other nations using politics to prevent the country’s airlines from reciprocating the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) it has with them. Keyamo Consequently, the government, he said, has resolved to continue playing international aviation politics, otherwise known as “Aeropolitics,” to ensure that indigenous airlines sustain the gains already made, even as they…

Recycled pilots fuel domestic airlines’ poaching war

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Just last week, Aviation Metric took a cursory look into the dearth of pilots, aircraft engineers and air traffic controllers; three critical professionals in the aviation industry. This week, the searchlight is on the practice of pilot recruitment, which is commonly referred to as poaching in the aviation industry. It has further exposed how the conditions of service, welfare, and other perks can force a pilot under a bond to seek a transfer of his service to…

Nigeria’s aviation contribution to GDP hits $2.5 billion-AFCAC scribe

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

How Nigeria can tap into SAATM potential The Secretary-General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms Adefunke Adeyemi, said that the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a strategic roadmap to transform Nigeria into Africa’s aviation powerhouse. This came as Nigeria saw its aviation’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase to $2.5 billion this year from $1.7 billion. She also stated that Nigeria should focus on the vast opportunities…

Yuletide: Airlines struggle as demand outstrips supply over carriers’ depleting fleet

Posted on November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air fares rise by over 120% amid Christmas rush There are strong indications that passengers may go through excruciating pain to secure seats on aircraft, especially as the Yuletide approaches. This is a result of the acute shortage of aircraft among many airlines, which prevents them from transporting the vast number of travellers to their destinations. As Yuletide approaches, airlines are having a hectic time accommodating huge bookings and raising fares to an all-time…

Pilots’, ATC shortage: High Demand, Low Supply

Posted on November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The global shortage of pilots and Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) is a systemic problem caused by a combination of generational shifts, financial barriers, and critical disruptions to the training pipeline, writes WOLE SHADARE The Nigerian aviation industry faces a complex and paradoxical challenge: a severe shortage of experienced, type-rated personnel alongside a pool of unemployed, low-hour graduates. This is a critical issue that poses a threat to safety, limits operational capacity, and hinders the…

NCAA slams Qatar Airways with N5million fine

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a N5 million penalty on Qatar Airways after the carrier was found to have breached the nation’s aviation regulations during a recent operation at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The fine, announced on Tuesday by the authority’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, follows an investigation that revealed the airline’s failure to submit required documentation for a scheduled cargo flight, a violation of the Civil Aviation…

Emirates, SAA, enhance codeshare pact, deepen 28 years partnership

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Building on almost three decades of strong and successful partnership, Emirates and South African Airways are further enhancing their relationship, working towards a reciprocal codeshare agreement, ahead of the busy peak travel season. With single ticket fare and hassle-free baggage handling, Emirates customers will be able to enjoy seamless access from Johannesburg to three domestic points in South Africa – Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and a further thirteen regional points in Africa…

200,000 annual traffic on Nigeria-Accra route attraction for country’s airlines

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

How to get Nigeria’s empty airports viable-IATA Experts seek investment in route development Nigerian airlines have justified the decision to use Accra as its launch pad for both regional and international airline operations, citing a vast number of seats on the Lagos-Accra route. The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, yesterday at the FAAN National Aviation Conference in Lagos, with the theme, “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation Industry Through Investment and Global Engagements”,…

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