Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Airlines seek 40% fuel surcharge to cushion rising Jet fuel price

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Fares to further skyrocket, carriers’ operational costs hit 130% Want 5% tax on fuel scrapped The airline industry is in dire strait as airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have written to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) seeking the approval of the regulatory body to impose 40 percent fuel surcharge as an ameliorative measure to cushion the effects of the continues increase in the high price of Jet…

Nigerian carriers on brink of collapse as Aero suspends flights

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Cites Forex hiccups, high maintenance costs, fuel, others Why Jet fuel is costly globally-Walsh The sign that all is not well in the Nigerian aviation industry is manifesting as a prediction that three carriers could cease operations this year is becoming a reality. The apparent positive recovery mood of the Nigerian aviation industry following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may after all be a ruse after all. Just today, Nigeria’s oldest…

Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors suspends flight services, over high jet fuel price, forex, others

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The signs that all is not well in the Nigerian aviation industry are manifesting as a prediction that three carriers could cease operations this year is becoming a reality as Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors has stopped scheduled passenger operations. Aero Contractors has announced it is shutting down operations due to the impact of the challenging operating environment on its daily operations. The airline in a statement on Monday said it would temporarily suspend its…

Union begs Buhari over lingering teachers’ strike, plans to shut sector

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to end the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The group expressed disappointment over the lingering crisis, threatening that it might join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on strike action that could lead to the shutting down of the aviation industry in solidarity with the lecturers. In a statement by the general secretary of ANAP, Abdulrasaq…

Adeyemi puts Nigeria on Africa’s aviation map, elected AFCAC scribe

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Another Nigerian has again put Nigeria on the African aviation map as the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the election of Adefunke Adeyemi as the new Secretary General of the Commission. The Bureau and the Secretariat of AFCAC informed AFCAC member States, International Organizations, States Partners, and all aviation and affiliated stakeholders of Adeyemi’s as the new Secretary General of the continental body. Adeyemi’s election as the new Secretary General of AFCAC was…

Runsewe presents ‘Partnership That Works’ symbol to Sanwo-Olu

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Director General NCAC and President, World Craft Council (AR), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe presenting “The Partnership That Works” symbol to HE, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at Governor’s Resident, Marina, Lagos State

Kenya Airways in-flight catering bags Skyteam award

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Kenyan national carrier, Kenya Airways in-flight catering facility in collaboration with NAS Servair (NAS) has won Best Partnership as part of The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) that brought together 16 SkyTeam Alliance member airlines. Kenya Airways demonstrated the future of sustainable aviation by flying an environmentally sustainable B787-800 Dreamliner flight from Nairobi to Amsterdam. During the flight challenge, guests onboard were served a carefully selected eco-friendly menu prepared in partnership with NAS. The ingredients for the…

SITA signs 5-year deal with Malaysia Airlines

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Malaysia Airlines has renewed its partnership with SITA for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur with fast, secure, and reliable network connectivity. As part of the five-year agreement, Malaysia Airlines will leverage SITA Connect specifically designed for the air transport industry, to meet the airline’s needs in and outside airports. SITA Connect will lower connectivity costs, improve the quality of service, enable ease of access to new…

EU slot rule leads to continued passengers’ disruption

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot sequence. Global slot rules are an effective system for managing access to and the use of scarce capacity at airports….

Emirates, Air Canada sign strategic codeshare pact

Posted on July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Airlines are consolidating in a bid to maximize the benefits inherent in partnership. Gone are the days when airlines try to go it alone. The harsh realities of the times carriers face are further making them look outward. Emirates and Air Canada are taking advantage of partnerships as the two carriers today signed a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer…

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