Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Angola’s national airline, TAAG adds four B787 Dreamliners to fleet

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

TAAG Angola Airlines and Boeing announced that TAAG is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four of the wide-body jets. “Our goal is to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” said Eduardo Fairen, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines. “The 787 option suits our intent for…

Glovo Extends ‘The Couriers Pledge’ to Nigeria: Elevating Safety and Benefits for Couriers Across Africa

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Glovo, Africa’s leading multi-category app, has launched “The Couriers Pledge” in Nigeria, a commitment set by the company to increase the social rights and benefits available to couriers, regardless of employment or work status with the company. The Couriers Pledge initiative first introduced in 2021, has already positively impacted over 40,000 couriers in various countries across the globe where Glovo operates. With the launch of the program in Nigeria, the Courier’s pledge is now being…

United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited, has been admitted as a member of the global aviation body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airlines’ admittance into IATA was conveyed to the management of United Nigeria Airlines in a letter dated October 9, 2023, and addressed to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, chairman and chief executive of the company. The letter signed by William Walsh, IATA Director General, it said the group was happy to welcome…

MMA2 raises tariffs for car park, VIP walk-in lounge

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has announced an increment in the car park and Lounge Services tariff at the airport terminal. BASL said the tariff review was in light of the new economic reality in the country and the decision had long been held down, in clear economic solidarity with the airport terminal users, despite its inevitability, until it became inevitable for smooth and excellent operational purposes….

Govt’s support i’ll come when service standards are raised, Keyamo tells airlines

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Operators call for BASA, MASA renegotiation, seek license to import jet fuel Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo stated that the Federal Government was ready to partner and support airlines under their umbrella body, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). He however said the support would come once the operators are ready to raise the standard of their services. The Minister stated this when members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria led by Dr….

One year of purposeful service to aviation sector, ValueJet takes stock

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

To many, one year may not mean so much in the life of any individual but to many others, it means a lot, especially in the life of airlines in the country’s aviation industry. Though relatively new, ValueJet has positively impacted Nigeria’s domestic airline scene. The company’s business model is poised to ensure that Nigerians have access to affordable flights through competitive pricing. With a long-term vision and growth mindset, it has set its sights…

Interrogating NCAA’s six aircraft policy for start-ups, existing carriers

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The new six-aircraft policy of the NCAA for start-ups and existing carriers could set the stage for more problems and erode gains made over the years. Emirates which has over 400 airplanes today started with two airplanes. Ethiopian Airlines which has become a success story in Africa started with just two airplanes to have over 150 aircraft in its fleet. The new policy which is expected to commence in 2025 is anti-aviation development, writes, WOLE…

ASKY launches flight to Nairobi from Lomé

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

ASKY is celebrating a new chapter in its history with the inaugural flight to Nairobi. ASKY is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Nairobi, Kenya. This flight marks an important milestone in the airline’s continued expansion and reinforces its commitment to air connectivity. ASKY’s inaugural flight to Nairobi took off from the Lomé hub at 12.40 pm on Sunday 01 October 2023 and landed at Jomo-Kenyatta International Airport at 9.25 pm…

Team ramps up aviacargo business in Nigeria, visits Ghana

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The desire to make Nigeria rise in rating in aviacargo business is truly on course as a team of experts in cargo has visited Ghana to understudy the country’s cargo export with a view to boosting the country’s revenue through cargo. Nigeria is currently ranked number five in Africa behind aviacargo Leaders Kenya, Egypt South Africa, and Ethiopia. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos ranks fifth in…

Arik Air in Receivership denies abusing import duty waiver

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air Limited (In Receivership) (“Arik”) has refuted a recent publication by Sahara Reporters on October 3, 2023 (“SR Publication”). The SR Publication contains allegations of misapplication of import duties and illicit sale of aircraft. In response to these accusations, we feel compelled to clarify the situation for the benefit of the general public. (1) Grant of Duty Waivers All duty waivers granted to Arik before the receivership period, under the leadership of…

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