Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

IATA calls for govts. to urgently reopen borders

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand. The clearing house for over 290 global airlines said this was evident in a disappointing “peak…

Why crashed Quorum helicopter had no black box-AIB

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Why crashed Quorum helicopter had no black box-AIB Preliminary report ready before four weeks Nigeria’s aviation safety ranks amongst world’s best Airline’s documents valid Despite the fact that the ill-fated Quorum Aviation Limited helicopter was not fitted with Flight Data Recorder (FDR), popularly known as the Black Box, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) said investigation into the crash would not be hampered. AIB’s Commissioner, Mr. Akin Olateru at a press briefing on the accident in…

Enugu Airport: Rectifying Rot Of Many Years

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The airport was in a total mess. The many years of patched job on the decaying facilities gave way to total overhauling of Enugu airport that is very strategic to the people of South-East and commerce, writes WOLE SHADARE The wait is over The wait is over. The Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, is ready. Airlines have resumed services to the aerodrome. It is a year since massive construction work started on the very important…

Airports concession: Sheath your sword, Reps tell striking worker, set to intervene

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by Wole Shadare

House of Representatives has appealed to aviation workers to sheath their sword and prepare to present their grievances against the airports’ concession before the National Assembly. House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji who was reacting to the peaceful protest embarked by the aviation unions on Monday assured them that both committees of the Senate and House of Representatives would assiduously intervene in the matter as soon as possible. He commended the workers…

Unions shut FAAN, protest concession

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The unions in aviation made good their promise to protest concession of four major airports across the country as they embarked on mass protest. As early as 7 am, workers warmed up for the strike action as they down tools to press home their demand that the aerodromes should not be concessioned. Leaders of the four unions, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff…

The benefits of Enugu airport to South East, others by Reps

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Laud Buhari, Sirika, Ugwuanyi, Senate, others Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji has stated that the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to air traffiç would boost the economy of the South East Region. Nnaji stated this while responding to questions from journalists on the sideline during the reopening ceremony of the airport at the weekend. A visibly elated lawmaker who expressed his joy over the speedy completion of the…

Historic Israel-UAE Flight Set To Land In Abu Dhabi

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE will take place on Monday afternoon in an expression of improving relations between the two states after an agreement struck earlier this month. It has been reported that the flight will travel through Saudi Arabian airspace but Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed whether permission has been granted. A return flight from Abu Dhabi will operate on Tuesday. Israel’s flag carrier, El Al, will operate the…

NDLEA combs Lagos airport terminal for hidden drugs

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 by Wole Shadare

One week to resumption of international flight operations, the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) MMIA is embarking on combing of the terminal for drugs hidden in and around the terminal. The NDLEA Airport Commander, Ahmadu Garba in a chat with reporters said, the about six sniffer dogs would be deployed for the exercise and replaced with another set after some minutes for effective coverage. “We have enough dogs for the agency at a particular…

Our AOC, airworthiness certificate, insurance valid-Quorum Aviation

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Wants media to refrain from conjectures, speculations Quorum Aviation Limited which Bell 206 helicopter crashed between two buildings in Ikeja en-route to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos last week Friday has denounced insinuations and reports that it operated an airplane that was not airworthy. The airline in a statement signed by its management and made available to Woleshadarenews said the company has all the requisite certificates and approvals obtained through a very rigorous process,…

Helicopter crash: Reps express sadness, condole crew families

Posted on August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji has expressed sadness over the unfortunate crash of the Quorum Aviation helicopter in Lagos on Friday. Nnaji also extended his sympathies to the families of the dead three occupants of the ill fated copter as well as the management and staff of Quorom Aviation. He declared that, “we must also be thankful to God that we didn’t record any ground causality adding that It was a…

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