Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Aging Workforce Threatens Aviation Sector–DG, NCAA

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has highlighted the high rate of aging professionals in the aviation industry and called for the quick implementation of succession plans by young professionals in all areas of the aviation value chain. A new army of expatriates has swarmed the industry like locusts, with the attendant huge personnel costs to airlines and effects on the economy through capital flight. Unless urgent steps are taken, experts posit, the industry will…

Kenya Airways: Cash rich foreign investor wanted

Posted on November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The principal secretary nominee of the National treasury has proposed the sale of the national airline Kenya Airways to a ‘cash-rich foreign investor’ in a bid to return the carrier to profitability. Speaking at a Departmental Committee on Finance and Planning on November 14, 2022, Kiptoo said that a strategic investor with a solid financial position would inject capital and offer management expertise in the next step of restructuring for Kenya Airways. “It is time…

Kenya Airways Capitalises on SAATM, AfCFTA, Introduces New Services Between Ghana, Senegal

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Wole Shadare

National carrier Kenya Airways has announced the introduction of a new service between Accra and Dakar effective December 11, 2022. Kenya Airways will become the only carrier to offer this connection and is expected to tap into the travel demand from corporate travelers, traders as well as leisure travelers between Ghana and Senegal. According to the East African carrier, the bigger picture was to support the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African…

BA loyalty members to get Avios on any ride

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach, or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect one Avios for every £1 spent on any ride, whether that be by car, coach or train, booked on the Uber app in the UK….

Imperative of proposed aerotropolis for Lagos airport

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Whatever the argument is, the truth is that Lagos airport as it is today cannot be ranked favourably with some of its peers in many parts of the world. Successive governments have promised to deliver on how to make Lagos airport rank alongside OR Tambo, Bole International Airport, Mohammed V Airport, and Casablanca but that has not come to fruition. Many hope that the planned aerotropolis of Lagos airport whether now or in the future…

How critical stakeholders’ partnership paves way for safety, quality accident investigations-Olateru

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru said its partnership with various industry stakeholders has continued to play a critical role in promoting aviation safety through quality investigations and timely publication of reports. Olateru, an aircraft engineer equally assured of the agency’s resolve to double efforts towards enhancing aviation safety in Africa and beyond through quality investigations of air mishaps. He made the disclosure on Monday at the conclusion of the week-long workshops organised by…

NAMA to train airspace managers on global air navigation plan

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded arrangements to train Airspace Managers across all airports in Nigeria on Global Air Navigation Plan. This, according to the agency is targeted at equipping them with global trends in strategic air traffic management and also building their capacity for seamless airspace operations in their various domains. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Air Navigation Plan (Doc 9750) is ICAO’s highest-level air navigation strategic document. It also serves…

Green Africa Launches Green Friday Promo Deal

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa Airlines has announced 10% off all fares on all routes in its network. Tagged “Green Friday’, which is unlike the yearly Black Friday deals that are only valid for a day, the 10% promos on all flight tickets bought on greenafrica.com from now till Friday, November 25th, 2022. With the end of the year just around the corner, customers are encouraged to make the most of the sales, which allows them to travel…

Bi-Courtney, NAAPE laud Dana Air on 14th anniversary

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Wole Shadare

More accolades poured in for Nigerian carrier, Dana Air for its resilience and consistency as Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the ultra-modern Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) praised the carrier for its 14th year of existence as an airline. The BASL, during a congratulatory visit to Dana Air’s operational office at MMA2 led by its Head, Aeronautical & Cargo, Remi Jibodu said, ” We are super- excited that one of our oldest airlines at…

Arik Air launches Black Friday Ticket Promotion

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air has launched a Black Friday ticket sales promotion in a bid to make fares more affordable and stimulate air travel among Nigerians. The sales promotion will enable customers of the airline to get about a 15% discount on all tickets booked within the advertised period. The Black Friday ticket sales will start on Wednesday, November 16, and end on Friday, November 25, 2022. However, customers can only use the booked tickets to travel…

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