Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Reps raise concern over infrastructure decay at airports, seek FG’s intervention

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

43-year-old MMIA overstretched Summon FAAN, NAMA, NCAA chiefs The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnaji Nnolim have raised concern over infrastructure decay at most of the country’s airports, particularly the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos. The duo called for the Federal Government’s intervention to help the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) fix the aging infrastructure at the various airports especially Lagos and Abuja which…

SAA to resume flights to Lagos, after 18 months of inactivity

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

After more than one year of inactivity, one of Africa’s biggest airlines, South African Airways (SAA) has concluded plans to resume the lucrative Johannesburg-Lagos route. The carrier plans to re-start the service on December 12, 2021. This has brought smiles to several numbers of the airline’s loyal customers who had had to travel through other connecting flights out of Lagos to Johannesburg and other destinations in Southern Africa. The carrier’s addition of the Johannesburg-Lagos route…

Dana Air begins Asaba flights

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

As part of its strategic route expansion drive, One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has introduced flights from Lagos to Asaba. According to the spokesman of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air will also commence Asaba, Abuja flights and increase frequencies on other destinations soon. ”We are expecting an aircraft fresh from maintenance abroad soon and with this increased capacity, we would introduce Asaba to Abuja flights and increase frequencies across our destinations.” ”We have a gradual route expansion program…

Ninety-five stranded Nigerians return from Libya

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The returnees were brought with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja at about 20:18 hours on Tuesday, via Al NEMA has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The Returnees were brought…

Afrijet order proofs African market to ATR

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has finalized the sale of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the Gabon-based Afrijet who will use the aircraft to replace part of its ATR 72-500 fleet. From the second aircraft onwards, these ATR 72-600 would be equipped with the latest generation P&WC engine, the PW127XT-M, which delivers increased efficiency and burns less fuel. The deal is further proof of the ATR’s effectiveness at growing regional routes and networks, thanks to its cost-effective operations. …

ART backs Reps, says multiple security checks erode Ease of Doing Business policy

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Aviation sector pressure group, the Aviation Round Table (ART) has backed the decision of the House of Representatives to compel a single security screening point for arriving and departing passengers at the country’s major airports. The several security checks at the airports by so many security agencies have seriously hindered the seamless facilitation of travelers and done incalculable damage to the Ease of Doing Business in the country. President of ART, Dr. Gabriel Olowo told…

Arik, Red Star ink GSA pact to improve cargo movement

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Leading Nigeria’s logistics company, Red Star Express Plc has entered into a partnership with Arik Air as the General Sales Agent (GSA). This was announced during a recent official chat with the Chief Operating Officer of Red Star Freight, Mudiaga Okumagba, at the company’s headquarters. According to him, the partnership is expected to enhance Red Star Express’ cargo movement across Nigeria from any location and at any time of the day. “We are happy with…

Ease of doing business: Reps mull single security administration for airports

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Summons NCAA DG, FAAN, NAMA MDs Worry over Lagos airport rot The House of Representatives is spearheading a major reform of the nation’s international airports in support of the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business, (EODB) initiative that will usher in a single security screening point for arriving and departing passengers. This followed the outcome of the meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, t Femi Gbajabiamila, House Committee on Aviation,…

No Respite For Galloping JET A1 Impact

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Wole Shadare

As there seems to be no solution to the skyrocketing price of aviation fuel otherwise known as Jet A1, WOLE SHADARE x-rays some of the challenges that have contributed to the unabated rising costs of the commodity in Nigeria Steady increase Since January 2021, the price of Jet A1 has been skyrocketing to the chagrin of airline operators. At the beginning of the year, the commodity sold for between N190 and N200 per litre. A…

Passengers want Biometrics to eliminate queuing post pandemic

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by Wole Shadare

IATA survey indicates passengers want Biometrics The survey taken by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed clearly that passengers want to use biometric identification if it expedites travel processes and wants to spend less time queuing. IATA announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which delivered the verdict. “Passengers have spoken and want technology to work harder, so they spend less time ‘being processed’ or standing in queues. And they are…

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