Author: Wole Shadare

The Chief Operating Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Osita Okonkwo, said the escalating costs in airline operations, which have grown rapidly, have become one of the problems of airlines in the country. He noted that the rate of escalation of costs of operation was mind-boggling, leaving the operators with adjustments in fares. Okonkwo, while speaking with Aviation Metric at the weekend, said: “If you look at the cost structure of every operation, first of all,…

Expert lists high economic activities, mass exodus, others as reason African World Airways operated most flights by African airline ValueJet records lowest delayed flights   Despite the high costs of airfares on both international and domestic routes, more travelers took to air travel last year according to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The figure is one million higher than the traffic recorded in 2021. High cost of fares had elicited concerns among travelers and…

Omni-Blu facilitates aircraft importation, monitors operations   In a bid to provide enhanced infrastructure and re-determine its land mass for economic development, the Lagos State Government has concluded plans to embark on aerial mapping of the state. The State Government said that the exercise, which would commence very soon, would last for six to eight weeks, depending on the weather condition. A Cessna 406 aircraft would be deployed for the exercise. Speaking at the unveiling…

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has been recognized once again for its positive impact on the nation’s aviation industry. At the prestigious Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards and Ministerial Dinner in Ikeja, Lagos, MMA2 was awarded the Best Domestic Airport Terminal and the All-Inclusive Airport Terminal Achievement Award for the year 2022.  These, according to the organizers, were in recognition of the remarkable performance of BASL’s management during the…