Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

NCAA to begin weekly report on airlines as delays, cancellations, others surge

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

70% delays caused by airlines, 30% to forces beyond carriers-Aligbe As flight delays and cancellations are continuing to surge in Nigeria, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to begin the weekly compilation and publication of all airlines engaged in a menace that is fast taking the joy out of air travel. A visibly angry Keyamo who spoke at the aviation stakeholders’ forum at…

Aviation stakeholders’ forum: Lessons learned, position taken

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The stakeholders’ forum held last week revealed the precarious situation of the aviation industry. The industry had made some slow progress. Stakeholders who highlighted many of the challenges hoped that the forum would speed up development for the entire aviation value chain, writes, WOLE SHADARE Challenges For more than 30 years, many noticeable challenges in the Nigerian aviation industry have remained unresolved. A highly respected aviator once referred to the country’s aviation as ‘sick’ and devoid…

Shock as foreign airlines bring two-way meals to Nigeria

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

FG to review BASA with 90 countries-Minister Not a few stakeholders expressed shock over the disclosure that some foreign airlines bring two-way meals into Nigeria. This disclosure was made by the Chairman, Board of Directors of Sky Chefs Things Remembered Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Adeola Omikunle during her presentation at the stakeholders at the weekend in Lagos and challenges faced by aviation catering companies in the country. Her disclosure left many stakeholders bewildered as to…

EX-Nigeria Airways’ workers to get final severance package, Minister assures

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

N5b package ready The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo on Saturday disclosed that the Federal Government was already making arrangements to offset the last tranche of monies owed workers of defunct Nigeria Airways. The Minister who made the disclosure at the stakeholders forum held in Lagos did not go into details and how much is left to be settled said the government had taken the matter up and the ex-workers…

NSIB commences probe into Flint Aero accident

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been notified and commenced an investigation into an accident involving an HS 125 aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-AMM belonging to Flint Aero, which occurred at about 08:21 pm (Local Time) on November 3, 2023. Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, Dr. James Odaudu said the aircraft, with 10 passengers and three crew members onboard was en route Ibadan from Abuja. The aircraft, on final approach…

NAMA reviews over 20 major projects over fund paucity

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Constitutes project review c’mitee, submits report to Minister *Agency loses over 100 properties to thieves, others The Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Tayib Odunowo has disclosed that the agency has over 20 major ongoing projects that had been earmarked to completely reposition the agency. The NAMA MD, while speaking with Aviation Metric on the sidelines of an interaction with the media in Lagos noted that the completion and deployment projects which he did not…

Ahead 15th Anniversary, Dana Air Introduces Flash Sales

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ahead of its 15th anniversary in the coming week, Dana Air has introduced a flash sale promo to reward its customers The flash sale, which is available every day from 15.00 to 15.15 hours from today 3rd November 2023 on the airline’s website www.flydanaair.com, is a window for its customers to reserve and book hugely discounted fares for their travel as part of its 15th-anniversary reward for loyal customers. Speaking on the initiative, the airline’s Head…

AWA celebrates 4 millionth passenger

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Africa World Airlines celebrated its 4 millionth Passenger at the Kotoko International Airport on October 31st, 2023 since its inception in September 2012. Mr. Rodney OlusolaAdewole, the 4 millionth Passenger who was checked in at Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Lagos, received a resounding welcome at the T3 arrival of the Kotoka International Airport. He was presented with AWA’s miniature aircraft and four return tickets to any of the airline’s destinations. The Chief Operating…

Qatar Airways announces 113.8% net profit increase for first half year 2023/202

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group today reports a strong financial performance for the first half of 2023/2024. The year to date has been characterized by ambitious yet sustainable growth in the network that will deliver long-term economic value to Qatar, many global partners as well as destination countries. The return to service of the majority of the airline’s A350 fleet is nearly complete and has contributed to an overall 18% higher Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) versus the…

Free Routing Airspace In Africa Inches Closer To Reality, NAMA, ASECNA, Others Sponsor Project

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Trial Flights kicked Off November 2, 2023 Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including CANSO, AFRAA, IATA, ICAO, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa on November 2, 2023. In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with all relevant operational services and secured approvals for the two trial flights. Shortening the flight time, flights ET935 and KQ 508 operated safely…

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