Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

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…

Ibom Air, Airbus to sign $915 million A220-300 deal Nov 16

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Ends wet lease with Egypt Air next year Set to dry-lease two A220 to replace Egypt Air deal Nigeria’s fastest-growing airline, Ibom Air is very close to inking a deal with European aircraft maker Airbus to buy 10 A220 jets. This was disclosed on Sunday at the ongoing Dubai Airshow. The official announcement of the order according to a source close to the carrier would be made on November 16, 2021, 11 am (Nigeria time)…

Airlines, IATA Fret Over Rising Cost Of Crude Oil

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Fuel price up 60% in 11 months The over 60 percent rise in the price of aviation fuel, otherwise known as JET A1, has continued to put airlines on the edge, just as the cost of operating a one-hour flight is equally rising and has made nonsense of average fares charged by airlines. Many airlines have been voicing concerns about the impact of rising fuel costs – airlines’ largest operating cost item –…

Qantas Reports 500,000 Bookings As Borders Open

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Several Australian states will open their borders to ease the nationwide restrictions imposed since the Covid-19 outbreak in November 2019. The Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways reported that over 500,000 domestic bookings in the past two weeks as several states begin to open their borders, according to Reuters. “Travel demand and confidence levels are high. Domestically, the crucial Melbourne-Sydney route started to ramp up, and most states have outlined their plans to open their borders…

Litigation may stall airports concession as three foreign firms ‘violate’ rules

Posted on November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Falana writes Minister, calls for firms’ disqualification to save process A legal firm, Falana and Falana’s Chambers has petitioned the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to disqualify TAV Consortium, GMR Consortium, and Airport De Paris (ADP), three of the bidders for the concession of the nation’s four major airports for alleged violation of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Est.) Act 2005 and The National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P). The four major airports slated for concession…

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