Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

SAA’s New Perth-Johannesburg direct route opens African experiences for Australian travellers

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub and gateway to Africa, is preparing to give travellers aboard the inaugural SAA flight from Perth to Johannesburg, a traditional wet welcome when it lands at O.R. Tambo International Airport at the end of April 2024. The non-stop three times a-week flight takes off from Johannesburg on April 28th, 2024 and has seen a keen uptake of seats, particularly in the economy class. “We are excited that this flight has…

Aviation sector needs special Forex window, says Aisubeogun, former FAAN MD

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun has admitted that the present Nigerian airline business climate has been positively competitive. He however said that for the industry to witness continuous growth and stability in 2024, the sector would require government intervention and control of the dwindling foreign exchange market or even provide aviation businesses special window access to the much-needed foreign exchange. Aisuebeogun lamented that institutional funding…

Setting Sail to Success: Royal Caribbean Nigeria Rewards Travel Agents

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Royal Caribbean Nigeria is not just setting sail; it is setting a new standard in the travel industry, overcoming challenges, and exceeding expectations. Reflecting on its journey, the company celebrated the pioneers of cruise holidays at a vibrant ceremony in Lagos. Honouring travel agents and promoters of cruise holidays, the event at the Lagos Intercontinental Hotel recognized those who have consistently championed Royal Caribbean cruises in Nigeria. Notable awardees include Travelers Haven, Aviator Travels, Travelkulture…

NIGAV: MMA2 shines, bags prestigious awards

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In continuation of his excellence in the provision of world-class infrastructure and service delivery, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) at the weekend bagged two outstanding awards at NIGAV’s 13th Nigerian Aviation Award and Ministerial Dinner. The awards are a confirmation of MMA2 as the best privately owned airport terminal in Nigeria and perhaps the best airport terminal in the country. MMA2 was honoured with two prestigious awards,…

Wigwe: NTSB’s preliminary report highlights probable causes, gives crash graphic details

Posted on February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Accident reveals 1.5 ft deep, 12 ft long 10 ft wide ground crater NSIB actively engaging US probe agency Adverse weather, snow mix also fingered The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has received a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the accident involving Airbus Helicopter EC130B4 in which former Access Bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, son, Chizi and former Chairman of the Nigerian…

Assisting airlines overcome challenges a priority-Keyamo

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

Minister, Akume laud Idu The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has lamented the harsh economic environment in which Nigerian airlines, reiterating that one of his Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) centres around assisting the carriers to overcome their economic woes. He emphasised that the aviation sector is a gateway for investments and that it is the sector on which other Ministries must rely. Speaking to journalists at the Nigeria Aviation Award…

NAMA fosters cooperation with Nigerian Air Force to enhance airspace safety

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In a bid to bolster security across the country and airspace safety, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is solidifying its cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force. The Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk on Thursday engaged with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar on the need for deepening collaboration during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Air Force chief at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja. Farouk affirmed…

Airline industry: Sinking funds into bottomless pit

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

Warren Buffet in one of his popular quotes said the worst sort of business is one that grows rapidly, requires significant capital to engender the growth, and then earns little or no money. WOLE SHADARE writes why airlines are perennially troubled Perennial trouble Why are airlines perennially troubled? That is the question agitating the minds of many stakeholders. Amid the gloom, many are still interested in investing in the business only to express their frustrations and regrets…

NAMA commences reorganisation, makes changes, promotes Njoke GM

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

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced the proper placement of staff to their rightful position as a way of righting the wrongs of so many years. The re-organisation which has the backing of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has brought a huge relief to many whose morale had been dampened by many years of discarding seniority in public service and one that almost jeopardised the civil service rule….

Nigeria begins process to exit ‘risk status’ for aircraft dry-lease

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Local firms lack capacity for airplane insurance-Okonkwo Rising jet fuel, Forex scarcities hamper aviation-United Nigeria Airlines The Federal Government may have begun the process to remove Nigeria from the ‘country risk’ status that has made aircraft dry lease impossible for airline operators. As a result, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has met with the international lobby group to expunge the country from the black book which locked the country out…

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