Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Royal Caribbean Nigeria Unveils Summer 2026 Mediterranean Sailings for Nigerian Travellers

Posted on July 21, 2026July 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Royal Caribbean Nigeria officially welcomes Legend of the Seas to the Mediterranean for Summer 2026 as the newest addition to its Icon Class fleet, inviting Nigerian travellers to experience the beauty, leisure and excitement of a premium cruise holiday across the Mediterranean. With summer widely regarded as one of the best periods to enjoy a cruise, the season offers guests the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect and explore multiple destinations in one seamless holiday. Executive Director, TBI Cruises (Representatives of…

ASKY Bolsters West African Aviation Hub with Two New Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ASKY Airlines marked a major milestone this July with the delivery of two brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-quality connectivity across Africa. The first jet (registered ET-BCJ) touched down at the airline’s Lomé hub on July 5, followed shortly by the second aircraft (ET-BCK) on July 16. Configured in a dual-class layout featuring 16 Business and 144 Economy seats, both planes promise enhanced passenger comfort alongside significant reductions in…

Nigeria’s aviation market faces passenger traffic erosion

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s domestic passenger traffic is depleting. The segment experienced consecutive contractions between 2022 and 2024, shrinking the domestic market by nearly two million passengers within three years, writes WOLE SHADARE For over a decade, Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector operated on a simple, predictable trajectory: despite infrastructural hiccups, passenger volumes grew year on year. Terminals were packed, peak hours were chaotic, and securing a flight ticket during the festive season required weeks of strategic planning. Today,…

Expert debunks 11m Passenger figure

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…Urges FG to redefine 5% TSC to save aviation sector The Nigerian travel market risks immediate and severe suppression if airfares rise by even a single dollar, a situation poised to worsen if the government presses forward with plans to reintroduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic tickets. This warning was sounded by Roland Iyayi, the President/CEO of Top Brass Aviation Limited and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), while…

The Tyranny of Operations

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A single delayed aircraft can trigger a chain reaction that extends far beyond the airport where the delay began. Within minutes, crews risk exceeding legal duty hours; maintenance schedules must be revised; airport slots reassigned; passenger connections missed; aircraft rotations disrupted; and recovery plans activated across multiple cities, sometimes even across multiple continents. One operational disturbance quickly becomes a network-wide challenge. Few industries demonstrate the interconnected nature of modern organisations more vividly than aviation. This…

Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Doubles Nigerian Traffic, KQ Eyes Lagos Expansion, Abuja Relaunch

Posted on July 20, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways has said that his country’s visa policy has seen a huge growth in arrivals from Nigeria. Although he has no accurate statistics on the number of Nigerians entering the country, he disclosed while speaking with Aviation Metric recently that this has also benefited Kenya Airways, as its numbers have doubled since the borders opened. Speaking to Aviation Metric at a colourful dinner and award celebration to…

Iyayi: 5% TSC, CSC intended for aviation development but sector is in deficit

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Roland Iyayi, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and currently President/CEO of Top Brass Aviation Limited and a member of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), in this interview with WOLE SHADARE, speaks in support of more allocation to NAMA in the distribution of five per cent Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge because of the security of the nation’s airspace You are aware of the face-off between the…

Kenya Airways Prioritizes Nigeria, Rewards Trade Partners

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to the Nigerian market and its strategy to boost capacity and connectivity between Nigeria and Kenya, and beyond, through its hub in Nairobi. Speaking at a colourful dinner and award celebration to recognise and appreciate travel trade and industry partners who have collaborated and worked closely with the airline over the past year, the Country Manager, Mr James Nganga, acknowledged their role in ensuring the airline’s impressive performance in…

Aisuebeogun: Why Standard Varsity Grades Won’t Cut It in Aviation, delivers Keynote at AAAU’s 3rd Matriculation Ceremony

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

As the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) ushered in its newest cohort of minds, former aviation chief and industry veteran, Dr Richard Aisuebeogun, has challenged the institution’s fresh undergraduates and postgraduates to look beyond conventional academic metrics if they want to survive the highly demanding global aviation landscape. Speaking as the keynote lecturer at the university’s 3rd Matriculation Ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Aisuebeogun delivered a hard-hitting paper titled “Transforming Africa…

Nwuba: Flight dispatchers’ neglect puts Nigeria’s aviation at risk

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For decades, the aviation spotlight in Nigeria has shone brightly on the flight deck and the cabin. The attention has been on pilots and the cabin crew who manage the passengers. But at the weekend at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Annex Training Hall in Lagos, a stark, uncomfortable truth was laid bare at the Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria (FLIDAN) Annual Conference. The message was clear: Nigeria’s aviation safety is resting on a…

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