Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Virgin Atlantic appoints Yann Stirton as Nigeria country manager

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Yann Stirton as Country Manager for Nigeria. Stirton has worked for Virgin Atlantic for the past 12 years holding various roles in the operations and commercial departments in the UK. He began at the airline’s Contact Centre before progressing quickly to commercial roles in the Groups and Partnership team. For the last few years, he has been in the airline’s Corporate Sales team, first as an Account Manager before taking the…

Airlines, flight capts responsible for fuel quality for airplanes-NCAA DG

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

May withdraw oil marketers’ licence if found culpable NCAA to commence fresh audit on carriers, Air Peace, Azman under investigation Lax in system aided Approach Light theft The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu said it is solely the duty of the captain of an aircraft and the airline to check that the fuel they get is not contaminated, just as the aviation agency has commenced a full-blown investigation…

How over 200 litres of water discovered in Max aircraft tank, NSIB to probe incident

Posted on July 13, 2023July 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

How providence saved aircraft from accident The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) would commence an investigation into how over two hundred litres found its way into the aircraft of Max Air B737 aircraft. A top official of one of the agencies in aviation told Aviation Metric that the Director-General of NSIB, Akin Olateru, an aircraft engineer is determined to get to the root of what could have been a major air disaster. The Max…

Air travel in Africa: Expensive flights hold the continent back

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Flying within Africa is more expensive than just about anywhere else in the world. Travellers pay higher ticket prices and more taxes. It is often cheaper to fly to another continent than to another African country according to the BBC in its report. For a quick comparison, flying from the German capital, Berlin, to Turkey’s biggest city, Istanbul, will probably set you back around $150 (£120) for a direct flight taking less than three hours….

NCAA wades in to forestal accident, suspends Max Air’s B737 operations over safety

Posted on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airlines in violations of CVR overwrite With its poor safety record, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has wielded the big stick by suspending all Max Air’s operations using the B737 aircraft in its fleet. The aviation regulatory body was compelled to take the action following four occurrences recorded this year alone by Max Air involving its Boeing 737 aircraft. The occurrences were recorded between May and July this year in Abuja, Kano, and Yola. This…

Green Africa partners Lithuania’s Jump Air on aircraft lease

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa, Nigeria’s value airline, and Jump Air have announced a partnership on an additional aircraft (ATR72-500). Structured as a damp lease, the additional aircraft will offer Green Africa bridge capacity to grow its fleet to four aircraft and support the airline’s planned expansion. Subject to regulatory approvals, the additional aircraft is scheduled to enter into service during Q3 2023. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi said, “Green Africa is on…

Nigerian airlines destined to fail from start-Air Peace Chairman

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Carriers small, weak to compete, 61% delays far below average-Olowo Passengers’ satisfaction must be given priority-Yadudu The chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Mr. Allen Onyema has cried out over the precarious situation of the country’s airlines, saying that the country’s carriers are destined to fail from the beginning due to scarcity of foreign exchange, lack of Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO), multiple taxation and bureaucracy that he said had done incalculable damage to the airlines….

Flight delay notoriety: Any solution in sight?

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Flight delays are not synonymous with the Nigerian aviation industry. It is fast assuming a very dangerous dimension here in Nigeria, writes, WOLE SHADARE Escalating trend Flight delays and cancellations are continuing to surge in Nigeria. The recent from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the first quarter of 2023 clearly shows that. It is becoming a herculean task to see a flight that is not delayed. Even airlines that pride themselves or use the…

Push for Nigeria to claim top cargo export position underway

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

NCS treated $200 million cargo export Q1 2023 Repatriates record $1.7, first time in 42 years The idea to truly make Nigeria a hub of cargo export has been set in motion as the country jostles to claim the first spot from Kenya which is the leading export nation on the African continent. The Aviacargo Road Map Committee headed by Mr. Ikechi Uko said there was a need to make Nigeria a top cargo…

SITA approved to provide passenger solutions at 43 Indian airports

Posted on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

To serve 500 million passengers SITA, the technology provider for the travel and transport industry, secured a landmark deal with the Airports Authority of India to support one of the biggest growth markets globally, providing technology to 43 of India’s biggest airports. India’s Civil Aviation is among the fastest-growing aviation markets globally and will be a major growth engine to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024. The deal will see improvements to…

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