Author: Wole Shadare

Aviation writer and author, Wole Shadare, has received the award for diligence and work commitment, said to have qualified him as a role model for Nigerian youth. Shadare’s feat in aviation reporting spurred the body of students to consider him for recognition at the event which took place at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Tuesday. He was nominated and, selected among the few Nigerian personalities who received the Leadership Award at the NANS Public…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reversed the decision to transfer the suit file by some airlines against Nigeria Air to Abuja. The matter is now to continue at the Federal High Court, Lagos and no longer at Abuja High Court. Reversing the decision, Justice Tsoho faulted the judgment of Justice J.K Omotosho, alleging that counsel to Nigeria Air concealed some facts that rendered the judgment given by Justice…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued enhanced Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Operations Specifications (Op.Specs) to all current AOC holders. The authority considers it imperative to issue the new OpSpecs to all current AOC holders with the validity of the previous AOC and Op. Specs retained. This directive which was contained in an All 0perator Letter referenced NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/370 dated August 18th, 2023 is applicable to all AOC holders certificated by the authority and was…

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced plans to establish a joint venture for the manufacturing of aircraft parts, marking a significant collaboration between the aviation giant and Africa’s largest state airline. The initiative comes with an initial investment of $15 million, as revealed by the state investment authority. The partnership will also involve the local state-owned Industrial Parks Development Corporation, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission. The venture is set to encompass the production of…