Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Extinction fear grips airlines, threaten to withdraw services over Jet A1 hike, others

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Aviation fuel hits N700 per litre Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has again issued a threat to down tools next week over the astronomical rise in the price of Jet A1 otherwise known as aviation fuel. The operators had two months ago issued a similar threat to Nigerians; a situation that prompted the National Assembly to wade into what would have led to a major crisis in the aviation industry. This time around, the group…

Despite Omicron, Russia-Ukraine war, G7 nations inflation, Africa makes slight cargo impact

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

Despite the twin effects of Omicron and the devastating effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, African airlines saw cargo volumes increase by 3.1% in March 2022 compared to March 2021. Their cargo carrying capacity was 8.7% above March 2021 levels. This was disclosed in March 2022 data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand. The effects of Omicron in Asia, the Russia – Ukraine war, and a challenging…

Nigeria at Indaba as travel expo opens

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

Nigeria is actively participating at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa with South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu opening the trading floor on Tuesday and giving exhibitors an opportunity to showcase their offerings to the tourism sector at this 2022 edition of the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban. Nigeria is represented by private sector tourism and the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA). About 7.5 billion is expected to…

Egypt Air Boss: We Need More Frequencies To Accommodate More Passengers

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Muharram Abdel Rahman is Egypt Air’s Country Manager in Nigeria. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, he speaks on how Egypt Air has grown to be one of the preferred airlines in Nigeria, the carrier’s request for more frequencies and flight operations in Nigeria Egypt Air has requested more frequencies in Nigeria. Has the Ministry of Aviation approved your request? We have submitted our request to the Ministry of Aviation that we need to increase…

How Nigerian airports can be commercially viable-Bankole Bernard

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Finchglow Travels, Mr. Bankole Bernard has disputed the notion bandied by many people that some Nigerian airports are not viable, stressing that Nigeria has developed a flying culture that is making some hitherto ‘unviable’ airports to be commercially viable. One major challenge faced by Nigerian airports is their inability to generate enough revenue to operate without funding from the government. It is expected that airports should be able to generate…

May Day As MayDay For Aviation Workers

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian workers joined their counterparts all over the world to mark Workers’ Day. In truth, May 1 appears to just be a mere ceremony in Nigeria as conditions of workers are yet to improve amid so many labour challenges in the aviation sector, writes WOLE SHADARE May Day significance Labour Day or International Workers’ Day is observed each year on May 1 to celebrate the achievements of the working class. The day, also called…

Union advises FG to urgently resolve shortcomings of new Lagos airport terminal

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Blasts Caverton owner, son over workers’ rights violation The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the serious shortcomings of the newly commissioned Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) so as to put the terminal to use. The National President of NUATE, Ben Nnabue said it would be a major disservice to this administration should the terminal turn out to be a white elephant, stressing that…

High fares delay aviation’s exit from recession, workers set for showdown with FG

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Wole Shadare

NUATE charges Minister to review Roadmap to meet current realities The twin big issues of Minimum Wage Consequential Adjustment and Conditions of Service for the aviation agencies are currently raging and have been brought back to the front burner as the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) said it stands firmly by the decision of workers not to accept continuing shifting of the goal post by government agencies on these issues. The…

Foreign Airlines Savouring Allure Of Nigerian Routes

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Amid the hues and cries of granting more frequencies to foreign airlines’ operations in Nigeria, it does not appear that stopping these carriers would happen any time soon. From what is playing out, the carriers have been more emboldened to request more flight rights, writes WOLE SHADARE High-yield While Nigerian registered airlines are overwhelmed with challenges with so many complaints and justifiably so, many international airlines are seeing opportunities in a market that has great…

Qatar loses court case against Airbus over terminated A321 contract

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Airbus terminated a contract of 50 A321neo aircraft after the airline filed a legal case over surface damage across its A350 wide-body fleet. The Qatari flag carrier, Qatar Airways lost a court case on Tuesday against the European multinational aircraft manufacturer, Airbus to prevent the latter from terminating a contract for 50 A321 neo aircraft. Major set back Under the verdict issued by London’s High Court judge, David Waksman Airbus was cleared to terminate the…

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