Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

NANTA blasts foreign carriers, gives Feb 2 ultimatum for lower fare inventories

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Threatens sustained media campaigns against operators Following the release of all outstanding backlogs of $64.44 million in blocked airline funds by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA) has said that foreign airlines have no further reason and justification to restrict inventory in the Nigerian market. The national president of NANTA, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye in a statement on Wednesday said the group viewed further restriction of lower…

Making connectivity seamless with MMA2 regional operations

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Single-use terminals are gaining traction, particularly in terms of cost-cutting, simplifying navigation, and streamlining operations for airlines. This could also be beneficial for airlines operating from MMA2 to simplify their business, writes WOLE SHADARE Richard Branson’s example When billionaire, Richard Branson, launched Virgin Nigeria in 2004, he was lauded by the then government for bringing a credible national airline to a country with an appalling air safety record. Little could he have imagined that three…

$700million airlines’ funds with commercial banks, FG clears backlogs

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

IATA welcomes govt’s action The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) announcement of the release of an additional $64.44 million in blocked airline funds. IATA in a statement made available to Aviation Metric said it was consulting with its airline members to verify the release of their revenues. It noted that while it was encouraging, it stated that it is crucial to recognize that approximately $700 million remains…

Starlux Airlines wins “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Fleet Award” for second year

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Starlux Airlines, a renowned Taiwanese carrier, has won the “ch-aviation World’s and Asia’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row, with the fleet’s average aircraft age of only 2.04* years! The airline stands out again for its dedication to maintaining a modern fleet, contributing to fuel efficiency and sustainability. To determine which airlines currently operate the youngest aircraft fleets, ch-aviation maintains an extensive aircraft database of more than 4,800 active operators, more than 77,000 aircraft, and…

Harmattan haze: NCAA raises concern, warns pilots, airlines

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze starting on Monday to Wednesday across the country. A statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, said this warning was contained in a statement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather, alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of…

Investigation: Mattini Airline operated illegal flight to Ibadan

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria losing over N20 billion annually to ‘rogue operations’ NCAA to publish names of violators, NSIB to probe Ibadan incident There are strong indications that the Challenger CL 601 aircraft belonging to Mattini Airlines which veered off the runway immediately after landing at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State may have operated illegally. A private jet operated by the airline which had departed Abuja with 15 persons on board, overshot the runway…

Kuku pledges support aviacargo roadmap project

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has pledged her support for the growth and development of Aviacargo in Nigeria. She made this pledge when she met the coordinator of the aviacargo roadmap committee, Ikechi Uko along with some Staff of FAAN at the Lagos Head office. Cargo she said is a major focus of the new administration, stressing that every effort that would Nigeria ascend in air…

Heightened attacks on GNSS pose safety risk, IATA, EASA urge pilots, crew to identify danger

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the conclusions of a workshop jointly hosted at EASA’s headquarters to combat incidents of GNSS spoofing and jamming.The workshop’s high-level conclusion was that interference with satellite-based services that provide information on the precise position of an aircraft can pose significant challenges to aviation safety. Mitigating these risks requires short-, medium- and long-term measures, beginning with the sharing of incident information…

BASL moves to decongest apron, to apply slot system for airlines

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Renews hope for regional operations from MMA2 In a bid to decongest the apron, the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has concluded plans to deploy technology to map out a slot system for the airlines including the removal of unserviceable airplanes on the active apron at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2). Head of Aeronauticals, BASL, Remi Jibodu while speaking with the media at the weekend in Lagos said, “You mentioned the issue of apron…

Airbus Helicopters delivers solid sales performance in 2023

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters. Orders came from 179 customers in 47 countries. The company delivered 346 helicopters in 2023, resulting in a preliminary 54% share of the civil and parapublic market. “Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in 2023, with an increase bordering 10 percent in units in comparison to 2022, highlights its stable growth despite the ongoing…

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