Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

United Nigeria backs young visually impaired, contestant wins talent show

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In its ongoing effort to promote inclusivity, one of Nigeria’s leading operators, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. The airline co-sponsored the blind segment of the ‘Henrotion in Expression’ event held in Port Harcourt on Sunday, where Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) walked away with a cash prize of N100,000 after delivering a standout vocal performance. The first runner-up,…

TSC War: NAMA unions fire back at NCAA JAC over ‘misguided’ privatisation call

Posted on July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

..Say airspace mgt far too strategic for commercial experiment A fierce row is brewing within Nigeria’s aviation sector as the in-house unions of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have fiercely criticised the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The backlash follows a controversial recommendation by the NCAA JAC calling on the Federal Government to privatise or commercialise NAMA—a move the airspace unions have branded as “misguided” and dangerous…

Unions Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Airlines Over Billions in Unremitted 5% Ticket Charges

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Industrial peace in Nigeria’s aviation sector is hanging by a thread. A coalition of major aviation unions has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to domestic carriers under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), demanding the immediate remittance of outstanding 5% Ticket Sale Charges (TSC) running into billions of Naira. The TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other critical aviation agencies…

Unions: Growing debt crisis threatens aviation safety

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has sounded a critical alarm over a growing debt crisis threatening to paralyse Nigeria’s aviation industry. The union warns that massive unpaid liabilities from airlines, operators, and inter-agency defaults are actively compromising the safety, stability, and long-term sustainability of the sector. In a sharply worded statement, ANAP Secretary-General, AbdulRasaq Saidu, revealed that the ballooning debt burden has stripped key aviation agencies of their financial muscle. This severe…

Air Peace acquires E175, expands fleet

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace Limited, has acquired a brand-new Embraer E175 aircraft to Nigeria, marking another significant milestone in its unwavering commitment to providing world-class air travel across Nigeria, the West Coast of Africa and beyond. The arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft—the first brand-new Embraer E175 in the airline’s fleet- further underscores Air Peace’s strategic investment in a young, modern, and fuel-efficient fleet designed to support its expanding domestic, regional, and international…

The deepening dilemma of Nigeria’s aviation funding

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In the high-stakes world of aviation, safety margins are rarely compromised by a single failure; they erode slowly under the weight of systemic neglect. Right now, the financial crisis rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) exposes a complex industry dilemma, writes WOLE SHADARE The financial crisis rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken a dramatic turn, with the agency’s unions warning of total operational insolvency as domestic debt hits ₦34.69 billion and foreign…

NASS Bill Proposing 16% Slash to NCAA Revenue Sparks Industry Row

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A bill is currently before the National Assembly seeking to reduce the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge from 56% to 40%, while increasing NAMA’s share from 22% to 40%. This has incurred the wrath of the in-house unions made up of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), NCAA Branch and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) NCAA Branch. What makes the current proposal…

Infrastructure strain: Stakeholders push to hike NAMA’s ticket revenue share

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Aviation experts are warning that Nigeria’s airspace safety hinges on an urgent, radical overhaul of how the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is funded. The alarm comes amid intense industry debate over a proposal to aggressively hike NAMA’s share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC/CSC) from its current 23% to a staggering 60%. Far from a petty turf war for institutional advantage, industry stakeholders argue that the proposal reflects the…

Delta Elevates the LAX Experience with New Delta One Lounge Expansion

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its premium footprint at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the official opening of Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge. Located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2, this intimate new space marks the latest milestone in Delta’s aggressive expansion strategy, solidifying its position as the U.S. airline with the most expansive global lounge network. “This investment remains congruent with our strategy of elevating the premium…

Bristow Group debuts Africa’s first oil & gas Airbus H160 in Nigeria

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move that significantly raises the bar for offshore logistics in Africa’s aviation landscape, Bristow Helicopters has formally introduced the state-of-the-art Airbus H160 helicopter into service in Nigeria. The unveiling, which took place in Lagos on Thursday, July 2, 2026, marks the first time this next-generation, medium-twin platform has been deployed anywhere on the African continent to support the energy sector and search-and-rescue (SAR) operations. The high-profile event drew key aviation regulators, energy sector…

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