Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Pressure Mounts On EU Countries To Swap Quarantine For Testing

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

European aviation bodies are urging countries in the EU to replace quarantine measures with passenger testing ahead of the usually busy holiday season at the end of the year. They argued that quarantines will prevent people from travelling to visit friends and families during winter. Following their call to action together with the wider travel and tourism sectors in a letter to European Commission President von der Leyen on 17 September, aviation bodies ACI EUROPE, Airlines…

COVID-19 Scam: Travellers Lament Frustration At Airports

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

It is frustration galore for many Nigerians arriving the country from overseas as they complain about the cumbersome and difficult procedures they have had to face for the COVID-19 test on arrival. Some of the passengers have alleged cases of duplicated charges for the COVID- 19 tests yet they end up not being tested as the designated labs cannot be found. Even when found, some of the labs are beyond reach. In one video seen…

National Assembly begins review of civil aviation Acts, holds public hearing

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has begun a process of amending the Civil Aviation Acts 2006 with a three-day public hearing on the six Executive Bills brought to the National Assembly. The public starts today. The Bills are seeking to amend certain aspects of the Acts establishing the six agencies being superintended by the Ministry of Aviation. The agencies include, 1) Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), 2) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN),…

NOVA Merchant Bank appoints Ude Acting MD/CEO, Okoya as Executive Director

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Wole Shadare

NOVA Merchant Bank, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nath Ude as its Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective 3rd of October 2020 subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Nath is a seasoned Banker whose experience cuts across three continents in world class financial institutions. He has held several senior banking positions internationally and in Nigeria including Executive Director First City Monument Bank (FCMB)…

Cleanserve Energy appoints Ndulue CEO, chairman, repositions as firm turns 10

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Cleanserve Integrated Energy Solutions Ltd, one of the nation’s fastest growing aviation fuel supply firms, has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Chris Ndulue and a new board Chairman, Prof. Vincent Ndubueze. Confirming this in Lagos, the Head, Legal Services/Admin of Cleanserve, David Aloh, said that this move is reflective of the changes in the stature and personality of Cleanserve as a “top flight” aviation support services brand. Chris Ndulue, Ex-Managing Director of Arik…

Boeing’s 777X Takes Step Closer To Service After Engine Certification

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Wole Shadare

While Boeing’s 777X is a long way off entering service following a series of delays, its massive GE9X engines have now been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “There is no substitute that can achieve the combination of size, power and fuel efficiency of the GE9X,” said John Slattery, president and CEO of GE Aviation. The FAR (Federal Aviation Regulation) Part 33 certification involved eight test engines and saw the powerplants complete just under 5,000…

Nigeria to address unfair treatment of Nigerians by Canada

Posted on October 3, 2020October 5, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria High Commissioner to Canada, Adeyinka Asekun says the country is unfairly denying Nigerians visas. A statement by Asekun during a webinar on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary organized by the Mission said the issue would be addressed in the draft bilateral agreement, by both countries. “Canada and Nigeria have for some time been working on a draft agreement that addresses a number of areas of mutual concern to both countries. It is our further hope…

BA launches $60, $1960 fares to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Wole Shadare

British Airways has launched fantastic fares to London to celebrate Nigeria’s 60 years of Independence. According to the airline, passengers can book their tickets from Lagos and Abuja on Economy Class from $60 and Business from $1960. The airline said the offer is only available for sale from 1 st – 7th October 2020 and outbound travel till 25th June 2021. “Changes are as per fare rules while applying our ‘Book with Confidence’ policy….

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Partner on 40th Humanitarian Delivery Flight

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Ethiopian community in Seattle make donations to battle COVID-19 Aircraft giant, Boeing and Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines have launched their 40th humanitarian delivery flight. This was done when the airline’s new 787 Dreamliner departed Everett, Wash., carrying more than 20,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies. The shipment, including supplies for health care and family needs, will be distributed to hospitals, clinics and charities in the Addis Ababa region. “Ethiopian Airlines has been deeply involved…

Elin Group to commence charter services, gets AOC

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Elin Group Limited after the carrier met all the requirements to commence charter operations. The aviation regulatory body, at a ceremony in its office in Lagos, presented Elin Group’s Operational Specifications and Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to its Chief Operating Officer/Accountable Manager, Mr. Enyi Omoke. Speaking at the event, the representative of NCAA’s Director General, who is also the Director of…

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