Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Airlines admit CBN defrayed nearly $700 million foreign carriers’ funds

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

January to April 2023 still outstanding CBN’s Forex window to airlines stems fund accumulation Some top officials of foreign airlines operating to Nigeria have disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defrayed much of the $700 million in airlines’ funds trapped in the country. The duo officials who spoke to Aviation Metric under the condition of anonymity said the CBN had paid from January 2022 to December last year, stressing that only…

United Nigeria Airline’s plane skids off Lagos airport runway

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) aircraft has skidded off the runway 18L at the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 in Lagos. Head, of Corporate Communications, Achillus-Chud Uchegbe in a statement said the aircraft, 5N-BWW with 50 passengers on board, was flying in from the airport in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state when the incident happened. The aircraft landed safely but was forced to terminate its movement to the apron off the runway. All passengers disembarked safely and were…

Aviacargo to get more support, FAAN MD assures

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Aviacargo roadmap committee at its first meeting with the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Kabir Mohammed presented its 4th monthly report of the committee. The last three monthly reports were received by the former CEO Capt Rabiu Yadudu. Mr. Ikechi Uko presented the report and briefed the MD/CE and the new Director of Commercial and Business Development Muyiwa Femi-Pearse on the activities of the committee and the tasks remaining…

Atumu: How APG makes travel seamless with over 100 registered airlines

Posted on May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Gloria Atumu is the General Manager of APG Nigeria. It is a travel connection platform that makes travel easier. Speaking to WOLE SHADARE at the APG Day celebration which brought trade partners together, and updated them on APG products, she says the product makes travel seamless Celebrating APG DAY in Nigeria We are celebrating APG Day. It is actually a programme of APG celebrated annually on 27 May, organised for all the individual country members to have…

Group roots for Aliu as Aviation Minister

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured Dr. Bernard Olumuyiwa Aliu by naming him after Akure International Airport. He was also conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by former President Mohammadu Buhari. The honour came penultimate Sunday, May 28th, 2023 before the handover to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. These startling credentials put him ahead of others as the most suitable candidate to steer the ship of…

Rekindling hope for a brighter aviation industry

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A new administration is in place which beckons fresh hope for the aviation industry. The sector has not failed despite some challenges. The new administration can build on the template of the past administration while reviewing some decisions of fine-tuning or discarding some that are not people-friendly. The new team is equally expected to look at issues bedeviling the nation’s carriers, and importantly, the place of Nigeria Air, writes, WOLE SHADARE New sheriff in town…

Freezing of Accounts: La Campagne condemns attempt at blackmail, assures safety of operations

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The management of La Campagne Tropicana beach resort has condemned attempts at blackmailing the company, distorting its reputation, and obstructing its operations. This is even as it assured the public, its numerous clients, personnel, vendors, and communities as well as family dependents, that its facilities and operations are safe as well as their safety and security are guaranteed. The management of the awards-winning African-themed resort located in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos further noted that the company…

Bi-Courtney Launches Waste Recycling Project

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

As part of efforts to stem the tide of the global climate change crisis, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), in partnership with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance of Nigeria (FBRAN), has launched an innovative waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, Ikeja, Lagos. FBRAN, a representation of an industry coalition with 29 member companies, was formed by four multinationals, namely the Nigerian Bottling Company, Nestle Plc, Nigerian Breweries, and 7-Up Bottling…

Air Nigeria, plot to kill indigenous airlines, Minister says project in good faith

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Operators laud NCAA over stance on AOC, reject new carrier Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have likened the plan to establish Nigeria Air as a dangerous plot to kill the entire indigenous operators and handover monopoly to Ethiopian Airlines in “A dubious and fraudulent way against the economic interests of Nigeria, hence our court action supported by strong material evidence”. The airlines in a statement to the media…

ITA Airways takes delivery of first A330neo

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL), during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The A330neo will join the ITA Airways fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations. The A330neo is the latest-generation aircraft type from Airbus to join the ITA Airways’ fleet. The airline already operates all Airbus aircraft Families with a fleet of 68 Airbus aircraft (4 A220s, 50…

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