Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Nigeria’s airport security policies robust as country scales ICAO audit

Posted on March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has confirmed that Nigeria was successful in the just concluded security audit of the country’s aviation industry. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement pointed out that the objective of the USAP-CMA is to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of Member States’ aviation security performance, to enhance…

Nigerian travellers, airlines, others to benefit as Heathrow set to cut taxes

Posted on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

UK CAA orders reduction in charges, Abuja, Lagos airports rank highest in charges While Nigeria’s two biggest airports have received a lot of flak, the aggregate of these charges, levies and taxes have taken a toll on air travel and impacted the cost of air tickets both domestically and regionally, as passengers will pay less for flights in and out of Heathrow after the aviation regulator ordered the airport to cut the fees it…

‘Inadequate skilled workers in aviation poses serious challenge’

Posted on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aviation expert and a member of the Agency for the Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) Kamata Joel, has said that having the appropriate number of skilled workers in the aviation industry in Africa still poses a serious challenge. He stated at the weekend in his presentation to Aviation and Allied Publication that in the fields of air navigation services and air transport, there was still a remarkable gap between the staff in…

Delta Air Lines management team visits American Express, ALML boss, John Adebanjo

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Reduced travels’ economic impact on air transportation

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In recent times, the skies above Nigeria seem to be soaring to new altitudes, not just in terms of flights but also in the cost of air travel, writes, WOLE SHADARE Empty terminals Air travel is one of the barometers to gauge the health of a nation. Whenever a country is doing well, it will reflect on the number of people that travel by air. Nigerian aviation is not a stand-alone. It is part of the…

Qatar Airways’ GCEO Outlines Ambitious Future For Airline

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – including the introduction of new first-class cabins on some of its fleet. In an exclusive interview…

SAA Celebrates 30 Years of Frequent Flyer Programme

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways has celebrated 30 Years of the existence of its Frequent Flyer Programme known as Voyager with an exclusive dinner for a select few high-profile guests in Lagos. The event tagged “Voyager Elite Night” was to recognize and celebrate its frequent flyers and loyal customers for their unflinching support over the years and to mark thirty (30) years of success of the airline’s Loyalty Programme, the first of its kind in Africa. Sharing…

Nigerian market good for us in last 17 years, says Delta Air Lines’ Hassenstab

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Carrier’s US-Nigeria route returns to 75% post-pandemic period Invests $12 billion in airport infrastructure While Nigerian carriers are bogged down by many challenges that have seen them unable to fend off competition from European, Middle East and American airlines, a United States-based airline, Delta Air said that the Nigerian market has been good to the carrier since 2007 that the carrier began direct flight operations to the country under the US-Nigeria ‘Open Skies’ air…

Aviation Minister backs Nigeria’s first-ever aviation reality tv

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has backed the commencement of Nigeria’s first-ever aviation Reality TV Show. The Minister gave his support when the visionary team behind the groundbreaking reality TV show, Flight 100 unveiled the project’s ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing the aviation industry in Nigeria. According to the leader of the Airborne Entertainment team, Toni Ukachukwu, Flight 100 is more than just a television show; it’s a bold endeavour dedicated…

SIFAX Group Appoints Basil Agboarumi Executive Director

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SIFAX Group has appointed a former Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, Mr Basil Agboarumi as the new Executive Director of corporate and Inter-governmental Affairs of SIFAX Group, SIFAX is one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investments in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality. Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc.), one of…

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