Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

African airlines passenger traffic up 69.5%, 1.0% increase in air cargo – IATA

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Global air traffic reaches 73.7% of pre-crisis levels IATA reported a 67.7% upsurge in August 2022 air traffic, compared to the same month in 2021, mirroring a continued strong rebound in the air travel sector, with global traffic at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported on Thursday a 67.7% upsurge in air traffic in August 2022 — measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) — compared to the same…

Airbus projects commercial aircraft services market to double in value by 2041

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Growth requires additional two million people in services sector Recovery to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2023 From Toulouse, France, aircraft giant, Airbus said it expects the services market to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and to double in value over the next 20 years – from $95bn today to over $230bn in 2041, according to its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). As a result, the number of people working in aviation services,…

K-Impex Airline Appoints Ado Bayero New Board Chairman

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

K-Impex Airline has appointed His Royal Highness, Nasiru Ado Bayero as the substantive Chairman of the board of the organisation. .The new board Chairman who is an accomplished banker and businessman is the current Emir of Bichi, one of the Emirates in Kano State. The first-class Royal Father became the substantive Chairman of K-Impex Airline earlier this year following the exit of the pioneer Acting Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Tukur. His Royal Highness who chairs…

Arik Air marks Affinity Wings 8th anniversary with exciting discounts

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s leading airline, Arik Air is proud to celebrate the 8th anniversary of its frequent flyer program, Arik Affinity Wings with exciting discounts offered to loyal customers. Registered and intending members of the program have the opportunity to travel more and pay less by taking advantage of the anniversary promotion. Existing members can enjoy a 20% discount on any flight booked between October 1 and October 31, 2022, while new members will be welcomed into…

Lemma, Keddle get key AfBAA appointments

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced two new appointments aimed at driving growth and providing increased support to AfBAA members. The new appointees are Mr. Dawit Lemma, as AfBAA Vice President, International, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Ms. Samantha (Sam) Keddle, AfBAA Manager, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dawit Lemma is the Founder and CEO of Krimson Aviation, an aviation services company based in Ethiopia and Malta. He has a degree in…

Aviation Scorecard Impressive Against All Odds

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s aviation industry in the past seven years has not done badly. The sector has been resilient enough to withstand shocks. Taking a holistic review of the industry, it can be said to have done relatively well despite many challenges that are yet to be resolved. Overall, it can be scored highly, writes WOLE SHADARE Evolving aviation industry The aviation industry has come to represent a significant aspect of people’s lives in more evolving…

Airlink acquires 40% of FlyNamibia In Franchise Agreement

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Southern Africa’s largest airline, SA-based Airlink has acquired an equity stake in FlyNamibia via a Franchise agreement. The airline in a statement, said, “We are acquiring a 40 percent strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia in an investment which will accelerate Namibia’s post-pandemic recovery and drive the expansion of efficient scheduled airline services to, from, and within Namibia. Through this venture, Airlink and FlyNamibia will support Namibia’s National Transport Policy vision by providing safe,…

Controllers laud Pwajok over navaids infrastructure, want NAMA boss confirmed as substantive MD

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has called on the Minster of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to accelerate the confirmation of the Acting Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Mr. Matthew Lawrence Pwajok as the substantive Managing Director/Chief executive of the agency. Speaking during his welcome address at the association’s 51st annual general meeting/conference which was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the President of NATCA, Abayomi Agoro said his association was…

Amid acute shortage, NAMA to employ 100 controllers

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Airports proliferation, others cause controllers’ shortage Nigeria’s air traffic shortage may be a thing of the past as more than 100 controllers are to be engaged, this is coming as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded plans to arrest the dearth of air traffic controllers as the agency is set to recruit additional controllers. According to the agency, about 40 controller cadets are undergoing training at the Nigerian College of Aviation…

Aviation Minister Shines, Bags ICAO ‘No Country Left Behind Initiative Award

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Sirika Reiterates Nigeria’s Commitment To Aviation Development By demonstrating the strong links between ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has successfully advocated for aviation to be viewed as a strategic tool in the economic development of States. Consequently, for championing the ‘No Country Left Behind’ which the UN introduced in 2014, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has been recognised and honoured by…

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