Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Airline operators laud FG’s review of Nigeria Air, back Keyamo on aviation roadmap

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said the suspension of Nigeria Air by the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo would allow for a thorough review of the project and would help put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family. The operators in a statement by their spokesman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo commended the Minister for the suspension of the project until he briefs President Bola…

Minister lists conditions to protect, support Nigerian airlines over BASA, others

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Seeks highest standards of operations from carriers Vows tough actions against erring operators NCAA to enforce rules on passengers’ compensation over flight delays, cancellations The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has given conditions for the review of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) and the protection of Nigerian airlines. Keyamo stated that he was prepared to assist the carriers in solving the myriads of problems bedeviling them, stressing that…

Autonomy: I won’t interfere with NCAA’s operations-Keyamo

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has promised that he won’t interfere in the operations of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), stressing that aviation safety is completely in the hands of the aviation regulatory body. The Minister who spoke at the inspection of facilities at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos said, “There should be very little political interference in safety matters. Don’t expect me to interfere in safety matters. “That is completely in the…

MMIA terminal, total eyesore, FG gives three months to remove disused aircraft

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister directs airlines to relocate to new terminal, old terminal to be shut Gives hangar owners to relocate properties Airport concession, Nigeria Air suspended not canceled-Minister The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has expressed concern over the parlous state of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing it as an eyesore and a shame of a nation. He consequently directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin the relocation of airlines before October…

Safety, our number one priority-Max Air

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Max Air has reiterated its commitment to safety, saying it remains the carrier’s number one priority since inception. An Executive Director of the airline, Shehu Wada said, “What we sell is safety and we pride ourselves on our sincerity and commitment to a safe and secure operation which we have guarded jealously from the beginning of our operation.” He stated that the airline would remain focused on delivering safe and efficient flight services to Nigerians…

Why second Abuja airport runway was delayed, as FG compensates community with N825 million

Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has settled the issue of compensation with the Jiwa Community to allow the eventual take-off of the delayed second runway project of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a meeting with the community leaders earlier on Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Nyesom Wike released the sum ₦825, 819, 911.43) being the total money agreed with the community for compensation….

High-risk factors, low operating capital hamper aircraft leases for African airlines

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The consensus is that aircraft lessors and financiers are still reluctant to lease or finance aircraft to African operators, which are considered high risk relative to other placement opportunities. The reason for that is that prospecting in the African continent and ostensibly operating with barely enough working capital. Due to the higher perceived risk of investing in Africa, aircraft lessors and financiers are less receptive to financing African carriers via aircraft lessors rather than as direct lending deals. The biggest…

Keyamo racing against time to fix ‘ailing’ aviation sector

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo is actually racing against time to fix many of the issues he inherited in the aviation industry. His time actually starts now. His tenure would be judged by the level of impact he makes in the next four years. He looks capable of turning the tide to reposition the country’s aviation sector, writes, WOLE SHADARE Reactions The appointment of a lawyer and a human rights activist, Mr. Festus Keyamo…

NAMA to enhance air traffic coordination, present FRA to ASECNA for adoption

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has presented to the Agency for Aerial Navigation and Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) the concept of Free Route Airspace (FRA) already in operation within the Kano Flight Information Region. Free Route Airspace (FRA) is a specified airspace within which users may freely plan a route between a defined entry point and a defined exit point. Subject to airspace availability, the route can be planned directly from one…

Nigeria, UAE visa standoff to end as Tinubu seek resolution

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the standoff between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria over the issuance of visas and outstanding face-off with Emirates Airlines be resolved. The President offered to personally intervene on the two issues so that people-to-person socio-economic relations between the two countries could resume. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during the presentation pf Letter of Credence by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salam Saeed Al-Shamsi at the State…

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