Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Aviation sector grappling with inflation, Forex volatility, says Aboderin

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

SAHCO announces ₦31.7 billion revenue The Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Mrs Adenike Aboderin, said the industry is grappling with inflation, higher utility costs, foreign-exchange volatility, and the burden of acquiring equipment and spare parts priced in foreign currency. She said these issues have continued to weigh heavily on handling companies, yet SAHCO has managed to sustain growth. “Despite that, SAHCO continues to deliver value to its stakeholders, shareholders, clients and airlines…

Demuren:How $60 million BASA money caused trouble for me

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren, has explained how he came under severe pressure to release Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) funds into a private account. Although Demuren was silent on the exact amount he was pressured to transfer into a private account, it is reported that $60 million was the total amount of BASA funds later withdrawn by the government after Demuren vacated office. Recounting his ordeal…

K-Impex Airline Acquires Four Embraer E190s, Plans Scheduled Operations

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

K-Impex Airline Limited, a prospective airline that began preparations for launch in 2021, is set to take delivery of four Embraer E190 jets. The company, with a head office in Abuja, the Federal Capital, started as Knights Impex Limited, with an interest in import and export cargo business, and further expanded into aviation services in 2021. It has since acquired aircraft for scheduled operations. The airline’s Managing Director, Dr Abel Ozigi, stated that the four…

Kuku: How Nigeria’s cargo ecosystem can meet international standards

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Cargo, critical economic driver, says Nwuba Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said the country is ready to become the vibrant core of the continent’s cargo network — a strategic gateway linking high-value goods, pharmaceuticals, and fresh produce to global markets. She described this not as a distant aspiration but as a future already being built through decisive reforms and partnerships. She urged stakeholders to actively contribute to…

Arik Air set to exhibit at the maiden Nigeria International Airshow

Posted on November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier Arik Air has finalised plans to be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow, scheduled to take place from December 2 – 4, 2025, in Abuja. The Nigeria International Airshow, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is designed to position aviation as a significant catalyst for economic growth across Africa. The event will bring together commercial and business aviation operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), regional…

MMA2 Prioritizes Safety, Decorum At Yuletide

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) is becoming a beehive of activities as the year draws to a close. This season, characterised by festive anticipation, underscores MMA2’s critical role in Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. As is the practice, the terminal is fully operational and prepared to handle the peak rush, ensuring that the spirit of celebration begins the moment you step through the doors. This is evident by the decorations in and around the terminal….

Aeropolitics: Nigeria will not be caught off guard-Minister

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Why Nigerian carriers can’t compete-Demuren The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said Nigeria would not be caught off guard by other nations using politics to prevent the country’s airlines from reciprocating the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) it has with them. Keyamo Consequently, the government, he said, has resolved to continue playing international aviation politics, otherwise known as “Aeropolitics,” to ensure that indigenous airlines sustain the gains already made, even as they…

Recycled pilots fuel domestic airlines’ poaching war

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Just last week, Aviation Metric took a cursory look into the dearth of pilots, aircraft engineers and air traffic controllers; three critical professionals in the aviation industry. This week, the searchlight is on the practice of pilot recruitment, which is commonly referred to as poaching in the aviation industry. It has further exposed how the conditions of service, welfare, and other perks can force a pilot under a bond to seek a transfer of his service to…

Nigeria’s aviation contribution to GDP hits $2.5 billion-AFCAC scribe

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

How Nigeria can tap into SAATM potential The Secretary-General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms Adefunke Adeyemi, said that the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a strategic roadmap to transform Nigeria into Africa’s aviation powerhouse. This came as Nigeria saw its aviation’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase to $2.5 billion this year from $1.7 billion. She also stated that Nigeria should focus on the vast opportunities…

Yuletide: Airlines struggle as demand outstrips supply over carriers’ depleting fleet

Posted on November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air fares rise by over 120% amid Christmas rush There are strong indications that passengers may go through excruciating pain to secure seats on aircraft, especially as the Yuletide approaches. This is a result of the acute shortage of aircraft among many airlines, which prevents them from transporting the vast number of travellers to their destinations. As Yuletide approaches, airlines are having a hectic time accommodating huge bookings and raising fares to an all-time…

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