Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Walsh: Bailout for aviation sector not sustainable

Posted on July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Willie Walsh is the Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for more than 200 global airlines. The aircraft pilot, administrator, and a former CEO of British Airways speaks to WOLE SHADARE at the end of IATA’s 78th AGM which ended in Doha, Qatar on the slow recovery of African carriers after the COVID-19 pandemic, myriads of problems confronting the aviation sector in the continent and how they can get out of the…

Ministry shortlists bidders for airport concession, hosts bidders conference

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government is inching toward its airport concession dream as the Ministry of Aviation, disclosed that in line with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (establishment, etc.) Act, 2005 the Request for Proposals (RfP) phase of the Nigeria Airport Concessions programme (NACP), commenced on June 1, 2022, shortlisted bidders have since been notified in writing and via the transaction portal (http://www.nacp.aviation.gov.ng/). The RfP stage of the programme according to the spokesman for the Minister of…

Dana Air Introduces More flights on Lagos Abuja routes

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Wole Shadare

One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has introduced additional flights on its Lagos and Abuja route network. The airline in a statement said the introduction of the additional flights was strictly based on popular demand, the desire to meet the growing demand, and the need to follow through with its strategic route expansion. ”The additional Abuja to Lagos flights will operate at 12:40 pm, 7 pm, and 8.10 pm, while the Lagos to Abuja will…

New EU guidelines, requirements for inbound air shipments take effect March 1, 2023

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The European Union (EU) has set a new guideline for freight forwarders, airlines, express couriers, and post operators on the shipment of air cargo. With effect from March 1, 2023, all the firms transporting goods to or through the EU (including Norway and Switzerland) would be required to submit advance cargo information in the form of a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS), under the second phase of the EU’s new customs pre-arrival security and safety…

Nigeria Among Nations With High Airport Charges, Taxes

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria, Liberia, and six other countries are among the top list of African countries with high airport taxes. Others are Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Bangui, Sierra Leone, Republic of Congo, and Niger It was revealed that these airport taxes were as high as some European countries that have met stiff resistance from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Not pleased with this, the Airports Council International (ACI)’s World Director-General, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, has hit back…

Airlines Progress Beyond COVID-19 As Soaring Jet Fuel Price Slows Recovery

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Revenues are rising after the COVID-19 restriction was eased. People are returning to air travel. WOLE SHADARE writes that the challenge for airlines now is how to keep costs under control Nigerian airlines are most unlikely to return to profitability year. This is not peculiar to the nation’s carriers as many carriers in many parts of the world are witnessing serious hiccups. Only a few markets, like the United States and some parts of Asia…

Qatar Airways, Airlink sign codeshare pact to enhance connectivity

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. This new codeshare agreement means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single reservation with seamless ticketing, check-in, boarding and baggage check experience, during the entire journey The partnership will enable customers…

Nigeria, others face higher Jet A1 costs over refining shortage

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

· Why airlines’ pass costs to passengers-Walsh · Sanction on Russian oil drives up costs The high cost of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet fuel and the scarcity of the commodity across the globe have been attributed to the shifting of the refining of aviation fuel to other products which led to little demand during the pandemic. The Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh who spoke to Aviation Metric in…

NANTA bemoans airlines’ trapped funds, fret over hike in ticket costs, threat to sector

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Says Nigeria on brink of wrong narrative, appeals to CBN, Ministry for intervention The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has expressed a deep concern over the decision by the Nigerian government to withhold foreign airlines’ $450 million funds, saying the situation poses a serious threat to the entire aviation industry. President of NANTA, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye in a statement said the carriers could resort to taking out lower inventory in the system…

Dana Air Deepens CSR, Partners The ELOY Foundation to Empower Women in five states

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Wole Shadare

One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has announced its partnership with The ELOY Foundation’s business shower to Empower Women in five states: Rivers, Kano, Abuja, Abia, and Lagos The ELOY business Shower is an educative business gathering specifically organised for women in business to inspire and encourage them to build thriving businesses. Speaking on the sponsorship, the Deputy CEO of Dana Air Sukhjinder Mann said, Dana Air’s corporate social responsibility is impact-driven and broad-based…

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