Author: Wole Shadare

African airlines remain financially vulnerable

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African airlines remain financially vulnerable

Despite a recovery in revenue and marginal $0.2 billion profit for African airlines in 2025, there would be no return to profit for the majority of African carriers, writes WOLE SHADARE 2025 financial outlook The financial outlook for 2025 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which highlighted that total airline industry revenues are expected to be $1.007 trillion, representing an increase of 4.4% from 2024, is heartwarming and shows the speed at which airlines have recovered…

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Slot: Airport capacity crunch threatens air travel freedom, constraints economies, says IATA

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Slot: Airport capacity crunch threatens air travel freedom, constraints economies, says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airport capacity crunch is threatening the freedom of people to travel, and constraining economies. With little prospect for airport infrastructure to fully keep pace with growing demand, IATA released a White Paper including proposals for how slot regulations must incentivize airports to generate more capacity from existing infrastructure. The number of airports unable to fully meet the demand for air connectivity and requiring slot coordination using the IATA…

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NAMA reflects on Farouk’s one year exceptional leadership at award night

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NAMA reflects on Farouk’s one year exceptional leadership at award night

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) marked one year of impactful leadership under the stewardship of its Managing Director, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk with a celebratory “Staff Recognition Dinner for Impactful Leadership and Team Excellence” at the Obudu Gardens of the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event highlighted the agency’s milestones over the past year while honouring hardworking staff members for their dedication and contributions. The “Hardworking Staff Recognition Award Night” went beyond simple appreciation. It…

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NSIB records remarkable achievement in accident resolution rate-Badeh Jr.

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NSIB records remarkable achievement in accident resolution rate-Badeh Jr.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Alex Badeh Jr said the agency has witnessed a remarkable improvement in its accident investigation resolution rate. He reiterated that its use of cutting-edge technology, as promised during his inaugural address, has been instrumental in driving his team towards unprecedented success in unravelling the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety measures. At the second NSIB stakeholders’ engagement and press conference for 2024 in Abuja, Badeh…

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Crashed Sikorsky helicopter crew disoriented before crash

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Crashed Sikorsky helicopter crew disoriented before crash

Used non-standard phraseology during flight, Struggled with aircraft Helicopter fitted with no FDR, CVR recovered from the seabed The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday released a preliminary report of an accident involving a Sikorsky S76C helicopter with registration 5N-BQG operated by East Wind Aviation Logistics Services Limited which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean South East of Eket, Bight of Bonny which occurred on October 24, 2024, killing all the eight occupants of the…

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Airlines, ground handling firms rumble amid justification for hike in charges, fares

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Airlines, ground handling firms rumble amid justification for hike in charges, fares

The Federal Government’s decision to devalue its currency has had a very serious impact on not only the entire economy but has also significantly damaged the entire aviation value chain. The two most noticeable areas that costs have been felt most are fare pricing and the 300% increase in the ground handling charges by the Nigerian Aviation Ground Handling Company Plc and the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc; the two firms that have become duopoly…

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IATA: African carriers to achieve $0.2 billion profit in 2025

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IATA: African carriers to achieve $0.2 billion profit in 2025

High operational costs, low propensity to travel harm aviation in Africa   While the global picture is one of strengthened profitability and a 3.6% net profit margin, the picture in Africa reflects the current environment of sustained demand against high operational costs – including many statutory taxes and charges on air transport –, relatively weak economies and low foreign exchange reserves. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects that African carriers will achieve $…

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FAAN aircraft marshallers undergo revalidation training

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FAAN aircraft marshallers undergo revalidation training

To reduce apron-related incidents and accidents during the Yuletide, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a revalidation program for aircraft marshallers in collaboration with F.C.I International, Centre of Technical Development. Training and competent revalidation of over 200 aircraft marshallers from various airports in the federation has been carried out to enable the marshallers to perform their duty of providing safe guidance of aircraft during ground movement and taxiing as required by Nigeria…

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How Azman ‘smuggled’ aircraft to Mahan Air, undermines US sanction on Iran

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How Azman ‘smuggled’ aircraft to Mahan Air, undermines US sanction on Iran

Airline didn’t apply for aircraft deregistration for sale-NCAA Crew turned off transponder to evade detection   A Nigerian carrier, Azman has been fingered in helping to bypass sanctions against the Iranian Aviation Industries by the United States Treasury Department by clandestinely supplying it aircraft. The Iranian government seeks to exploit the decline of U.S. and French influence in sub-Saharan Africa to increase its political, economic, and military influence on the continent. This expansion began in…

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Overland Airways Expands Network with New Flight to Freetown

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Overland Airways Expands Network with New Flight to Freetown

Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest-serving private domestic airline is pleased to announce the launch of new direct flight services between Lagos (LOS), Nigeria and Freetown, Sierra Leone (FNA). Effective December 19,  2024, Overland Airways will operate three weekly flights on the Lagos-Freetown-Lagos (LOS-FNA-LOS) route, offering connectivity with greater convenience to travellers. Lagos just got closer to Sierra Leone. Flights will depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a scheduled…

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