Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

At last, Enugu Air granted AOC by NCAA

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

This is a significant milestone for the Nigerian aviation landscape as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officially presented the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Enugu Air on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abuja. The certification marks the transition of Enugu Air from an airline operating through a partnership (previously with XE Jet) to a fully independent, certified carrier. The NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, noted that the airline completed the certification process in…

M’ East Crisis: Qatar excludes Nigeria from emergency relief flight schedule

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Given the current regional tensions and the temporary closure of Qatari airspace, Qatar Airways has indeed excluded many global destinations—including those in Nigeria—from its initial phase of relief and limited flight resumptions. The situation is fluid, but here is the breakdown of why Nigeria is currently off the schedule. Routes to Lagos and Abuja are currently not part of the emergency relief schedule. The carrier is not yet operating a full commercial schedule. Instead, they are…

FG suspends $300 helicopter landing fees for oil companies

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has once again ordered a temporary suspension of the controversial $300 helicopter landing fees specifically for oil and gas companies. This directive was issued on Monday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a high-level meeting in Abuja with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and key industry stakeholders. Keyamo, Lokpobiri The enforcement and collection of the fees are suspended for an initial…

IATA: Despite drop, Africa tops air accident rate globally

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Region recorded seven accidents in 2025, Middle East, North Africa, with one accident 51 crashes across 38.7 million flights The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual Safety Report, released on, confirms that the African region (AFI) recorded seven accidents during the 2025 calendar year. While this number represents a significant improvement in the regional accident rate compared to 2024, Africa continues to have the highest accident rate among global regions. The report highlights a…

IWD: ‘There’s no glass ceiling for women, competence is powerful equaliser’

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Engr. Teresa Ijeoma Ihenachor, Director of Safety, Electronic and Engineering Services (DSEES), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), is the first woman to attain the position in the long history of Nigeria’s aviation industry. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to honour the achievements of women and promotions of gender equality, empowerment and women’s right speaks on her 30 year marathon that began in 1994 as Signal Officer…

Nwosu-Igbo exits FAAN in blaze of glory

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Saturday, March 7, 2026, marked the end of an era at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as Mrs Ijeoma Blessing Nwosu-Igbo, the General Manager of Public Affairs, officially retired after more than two decades of meritorious service. The “Pen-Down” ceremony held at the FAAN Headquarters in Lagos was described by colleagues and industry stakeholders as a celebratory blaze of glory for a woman who has been a central pillar of aviation communication…

CITA gets triple ISO crown certifications

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

CITA Energies Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria’s aviation fueling sector, has officially secured a prestigious “triple crown” of international certifications. The awards were presented on Friday, March 6, 2026, at a ceremony held at the NIGAV Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This milestone effectively aligns CITA’s operations across 15 airfields in Nigeria with the highest global benchmarks for quality, safety, and sustainability. The certifications, audited and issued by BlueStar Management Systems and…

AfDB unveils regional Sukuk platform to finance continent’s aviation

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

IATP to de-risk investments, to attract private, institutional capital The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has officially launched the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program (IATP), a major continent-wide initiative designed to address the structural bottlenecks and high costs that have historically hindered African aviation. Unveiled during the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum in Nairobi (held February 25–26, 2026), this platform aims to mobilise billions of dollars to modernise the sector and improve regional connectivity….

Turkish Airlines Becomes Launch Partner of Google for Next-Generation Baggage Locating Experience

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has entered into a collaboration with Google, marking yet another milestone in its digital transformation journey aimed at enhancing the travel experience for its guests. As a launch partner of Google’s new Find Hub “share item location feature, Turkish Airlines now accepts Find Hub-generated location links as part of its official baggage recovery process, enabling faster and more efficient resolution for guests with misplaced…

FAAN builds on momentum for cargo/freight centre, Abuja second runway, others

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Positions Abuja airport for growth, holds stakeholders meeting Building on the strategic momentum from the first quarter of 2026, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved from dialogue to implementation. The recent stakeholders meeting served as a launchpad for a multi-billion-naira infrastructure roadmap, specifically targeting the expansion of Nigeria’s air cargo capacity and the modernisation of its primary hubs. Consequently, FAAN has officially unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art dedicated cargo facility designed…

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