Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Foreign Carriers Operate 1,871 Flights To Nigeria –NCAA

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Wole Shadare

…as domestic airlines record 14, 662 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit airlines, coupled with restrictions imposed by some countries, foreign airlines operated a total of 1871 in and out of Nigeria while 14,662 flights operated on domestic routes from January to March 2021, according to the executive summary on international and domestic flights from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) made available to Aviation Metric. The breakdown shows that…

‘Nigeria offers lowest ground handling rate in the world’

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Despite the depreciating value of Naira, aviation ground handling firms’ charges in Nigeria are said to be the lowest in the world; a situation, operators said was no longer sustainable. Thorough analytical study shows that Nigeria offers the lowest ground handling rate in West Africa in comparison to Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal and other Francophone airports. Consequently, stakeholders are meeting with a view to arriving at what would be the appropriate pricing for the same services…

Half Year Review: Defining Year For Aviation In Nigeria

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Wole Shadare

No doubt, this is the year airlines, aviation firms and others are trying to pick the pieces after the devastating effects of COVID-19. It is equally a defining year for Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika to bring to fruition his aviation sector road map, writes, WOLE SHADARE Huge moment Year 2021 and perhaps half year 2021 is expected to define the future of aviation in Nigeria. COVID-19 has disrupted economies and businesses, locked down billions of people,…

Fast-growing Ibom Air launches daily flight services to P/H

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s fast-growing airline, Ibom Air has commenced scheduled daily flights into the City of Port-Harcourt from Lagos and Abuja. The service started today, July 5, 2021. A statement from the Group Marketing Manager of Ibom Air said the launch of Port-Harcourt flights from Lagos and Abuja was part of, “our ongoing expansion program”. “Our aim is to be able to offer our promise of schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service to a wider pool…

NAMA prepares for ICAO audit, simulates crash search and rescue operations

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Wole Shadare

As Nigeria await the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit that is expected to take place 2022, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has joined forces with critical stakeholders in aviation emergency rescue operations to conduct a live aeronautic simulation of an air crash which occurred at the Mafoluku area of Oshodi in Lagos, a few meters from Runway 18 Left and the local airport, Ikeja. Code named “SAREXNAMA 2021,” the search and rescue exercise…

FAAN automates Lagos airport Hajj/Cargo terminal car park

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Wole Shadare

With success achieved with automation of its car park at some of the country’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is extending the same to the parking lots at the Hajj/Cargo terminal of the Lagos airport. With its new found automation, the agency has informed users of the facility that the car park has fully been automated. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby informs the general public that the parking process…

Nigeria’s Aerospace University Gets Provisional Approval

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Minister Presents Concept Note to NUC The quest by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to establish an Aviation and Aerospace University has been boosted by the assurance of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action on the concept document submitted by the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika. Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed who gave the assurance after receiving the note from the Minister, said the commission…

SKY Express to Begin Fleet Modernisation with ATR 72-600

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Market-leading turboprop manufacturer ATR and Greek airline SKY express today announce the delivery of an ATR 72-600 aircraft. This deal represents a new country of operations for the ATR 72-600 which is currently flying in over 50 countries around the world. With a fleet of 10 ATR -500 series aircraft, the airline has opted to continue its long relationship with ATR for its fleet modernisation project. When the ATR 72-600 enters into service later this…

Jet fuel prices on the rise again, impact $43.2b on airlines

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carriers in limbo, Jet A1 rises to N320/litres It has been a while ago since airlines have complained of oil prices, but that is about to change. Jet fuel prices are on the rise again, notably since May, and continuing to rise through June into the third quarter. Meanwhile, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for more than 290 global airlines, has warned that oil prices will cast…

Stander takes over from Zweigenthal as AASA CEO

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has appointed Wrenelle Stander has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from mid-July 2021 Stander takes over the reins from Chris Zweigenthal who is retiring from the industry body he has served with distinction for over 19 years. “Wrenelle, whose career includes extensive leadership experience in the public and private sectors of the air transport and energy industries as well as in the South…

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