Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

NAMA seeks financial autonomy, begs National Assembly to end 50% deduction

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has canvassed for the intervention of the National Assembly to end the 50% revenue deduction and attain financial autonomy. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, who made this plea in his opening remarks at the ongoing 4-day retreat of the House Committee on Aviation in Abuja, maintained that “modernising Nigeria’s aviation sector cannot happen without financial reform.” He called for the full enforcement of section 9(2) of the…

NAMA extends advanced satellite system to 26 Airports, to migrate to global air traffic network

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken another bold step in strengthening aeronautical communication across the nation with the extension of the Advanced Satellite System Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN) from 14 airports to 26 airports nationwide. The upgraded AFTN, which operates on X.25 protocols, is designed to serve as a backup system to the soon-to-be-commissioned Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS) that runs on X.400 and X.500 protocols. This initiative forms part of NAMA’s…

Airlines: How 4% FOB suspension will promote sustainable growth, laud Tinubu, Minister

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on Imports is a clear demonstration of his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. AON particularly lauded the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, for his exemplary leadership as a listening Minister who has shown deep patriotism and responsiveness by heeding…

Jibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s e-commerce value projected to hit $18.8 billion in 2030 The Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Aeronautics and Cargo Services of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu, said Nigeria can transform air cargo into a true enabler of economic growth, adding that the country has all it takes to develop a national cargo logistics policy that integrates domestic air cargo into other multimodal transport. He equally noted that for cargo to be an…

Nuhu Adam’s presence will enrich our team-Superba

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Superba, an aircraft consulting firm, said the over 20 years’ experience of Nuhu Adam in aviation and aircraft acquisition and sales, oil and gas logistics, public affairs and international charter operator across both public and private sectors would enrich the team and give it a global perspective and a deep understanding of the African market. Over the years, Superba collaboration has contributed to the development of key strategic projects in Africa’s leading energy hubs, particularly…

Cockpit Chaos: When a captain chooses to be sky-high

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Chaos in the cockpit, danger in the skies Both pilots and cabin crew have a wide range of skills and knowledge to successfully fly an aircraft from point A to point B. While most think that those competencies only revolve around the technical knowledge, soft skills sometimes get overlooked, writes WOLE SHADARE On July 13, 2025, a B737-500 aircraft belonging to Air Peace caused a stir among stakeholders in the aviation industry with the manner in…

Why CORSIA Matters, By Thompsen, IATA Senior Vice-President, Economist

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

This September, global aviation leaders will convene for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It’s a critical meeting that happens only once every three years, and it is where states come together to discuss and agree on actions related to aviation’s most pressing issues. As you can imagine, with a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the issue of sustainability will be high on the Assembly’s agenda. In…

MMA2: PPP model still holds the ace

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Steve Omolale One of the major challenges facing Nigeria today is the embarrassing dearth of public infrastructure. The country’s geometric rise in population over the last decades has led to too much pressure on the available public facilities, rendering them inadequate. Massive corruption in the public sector has not helped matters either, and this cuts across all the sectors of the economy. But in saner climes where those at the helm attach much importance…

Lagos Aviation Academy Wins Aviation School of the Year at Travellers Award 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) has been honoured with the “Aviation School of the Year” award at the Travellers Award 2024/2025, organised by African Travel Quarterly (ATQ News) in conjunction with the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market. The recognition celebrates the Academy’s dedication to excellence in aviation training, its role in nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals, and its significant contribution to Nigeria’s growing aviation ecosystem. As one of the country’s foremost aviation training institutions,…

Aero Contractors Showcases Upgraded MRO Capabilities at Aviation Africa Summit

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, made a strong statement at the just-concluded Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda, by showcasing its upgraded and expanding Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The summit, which drew industry leaders, airlines, regulators, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) from across the continent, provided a platform for Aero to demonstrate how its MRO division is positioning itself as a trusted partner for airlines seeking efficient, reliable, and Africa-based…

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