Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

IATA Steps Up African Safety Drive With Monthly CASIP Workshops

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a fresh bid to address the continent’s lingering aviation safety challenges, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out a series of specialised Safety Training and Capacity-Building Workshops designed to bolster operational standards across Africa. The initiative, anchored under IATA’s Focus Africa Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), consists of monthly workshops and webinars aimed at equipping safety professionals with practical tools, regulatory guidance, and global best practices to strengthen safety management and…

Saadia Zahidi appointed new IATA DG as Walsh exits

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties…

Preliminary report out in 30 days as NSIB investigates Enugu Air incident

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport. The Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., in a statement said the aircraft, operating as Flight 4264 (registration 5N-ENR) from Lagos (LOS) to Benin (BNI), was involved in a runway excursion after overrunning the end of Runway 05 during landing at approximately 1510 hours local time on Thursday, adding…

Enugu Air aircraft nosewheel badly damaged, runs into ‘bush’ after landing

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

An Enugu Air aircraft operating a scheduled flight into Benin Airport has been involved in a runway excursion after landing. All 68 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. Damaged Enugu Air’s E-170 nosewheel The aircraft, a 5N-BZN operated by Enugu Air, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport. The airline confirmed that all 68 passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal building, with no injuries or fatalities…

Overland Airways appointed official carrier for Itsekiri global homecoming

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Overland Airways has announced its appointment as the Official Airline Carrier by the organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming, held August 16 to 22, 2026. The Itsekiri Global Homecoming, which also features activities marking the 5th anniversary of the coronation of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III, is billed as the premier gathering of sons, daughters and friends of the Itsekiri nation from Nigeria and the diaspora. Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways,…

Air Peace, Etihad sign interline agreement to expand connectivity across Nigeria, West Africa

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests. Under the agreement, Etihad guests will be able to travel on a single ticket beyond Lagos and Accra onto Air Peace’s extensive network. That includes major Nigerian cities such as Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu,…

IATA: US, China lead global passenger markets; South Africa dominates African skies

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), offering a comprehensive, data-driven autopsy of global aviation demand, supply, and operational performance through to 2025. The annual report, which tracks the industry’s financial performance, global fleets, and major traffic corridors, underscores a stabilising global market alongside explosive pockets of growth in emerging regions. According to the IATA data, the United States maintained its crown as the…

ABSE 2026: NCAA Unveils 8-Pillar Strategy to Curb Aviation Monopoly Abuses

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The tension between operational scale and market fairness took centre stage at the 11th Airport Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) Africa 2026 in Lagos. Presenting his paper, “Taming Natural Monopoly,” the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, laid out a pragmatic regulatory thesis: natural monopolies are an inevitable, structurally necessary component of aviation infrastructure, but their market dominance must be strictly regulated to prevent the abuse of market power. Rather…

Minister, Ganduje laud Kuku over upgraded Lagos Hajj terminal

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have lauded the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, for the successful completion and upgrade of the Pilgrim Terminal Building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The top officials expressed their satisfaction during a comprehensive inspection tour of the newly upgraded facility, praising the…

FAAN Unveils 2025 By-Laws, Overhauls Regulatory Framework After 21 Years

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a major move to align airport operations with modern global standards, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially unveiled its 2025 Bye-Laws—marking the first comprehensive review of the Authority’s regulatory framework in 21 years. The FAAN Bye-Laws—under steady reinforcement and heightened public enforcement through 2025 and 2026—form the regulatory toolkit for managing order, safety, access, and commerce across all federal airport premises nationwide. While rooted in the Civil Aviation Act 2022 and international…

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