Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Airbus delivers 437 aircraft in 2022 despite supply chain snarls

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Wole Shadare

To hit its recently revisited target of 700 aircraft deliveries in 2022, Airbus will need to deliver 265 jets by the end of the year. The European multinational aircraft manufacturer, Airbus reported an upsurge in aircraft deliveries last month, with over 55 aircraft delivered in September, bringing the tally up to 437 aircraft delivered in 2022, despite crippling supply chain disruptions. After adjusting the canceled deliveries of two A350 aircraft built for the Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot…

Angola newest country in Africa to join BSP

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in Angola, effective October 1. BSP is a system designed to facilitate and simplify the selling, reporting, and remitting procedures of IATA-accredited travel agents, facilitating the engagements between airlines and their distribution partners. The BSP is a global system with operations in 181 countries and territories, over 40 of which are in Africa and the Middle East. The system currently serves more…

African airlines launch data backed gateway portal

Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with the leading African marketing intelligence provider – Milanamos has launched a dedicated Aviation Route Intelligence Portal. The data-backed portal is a gateway for airlines to access useful market insights on networks within Africa and routes from Africa to the rest of the world. Speaking at the launch, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé stated: “This partnership between AFRAA and Milanamos is anchored on data intelligence which is…

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,…

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