Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

IATA: US, China lead global passenger markets; South Africa dominates African skies

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), offering a comprehensive, data-driven autopsy of global aviation demand, supply, and operational performance through to 2025. The annual report, which tracks the industry’s financial performance, global fleets, and major traffic corridors, underscores a stabilising global market alongside explosive pockets of growth in emerging regions. According to the IATA data, the United States maintained its crown as the…

ABSE 2026: NCAA Unveils 8-Pillar Strategy to Curb Aviation Monopoly Abuses

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The tension between operational scale and market fairness took centre stage at the 11th Airport Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) Africa 2026 in Lagos. Presenting his paper, “Taming Natural Monopoly,” the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, laid out a pragmatic regulatory thesis: natural monopolies are an inevitable, structurally necessary component of aviation infrastructure, but their market dominance must be strictly regulated to prevent the abuse of market power. Rather…

Minister, Ganduje laud Kuku over upgraded Lagos Hajj terminal

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have lauded the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, for the successful completion and upgrade of the Pilgrim Terminal Building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The top officials expressed their satisfaction during a comprehensive inspection tour of the newly upgraded facility, praising the…

FAAN Unveils 2025 By-Laws, Overhauls Regulatory Framework After 21 Years

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a major move to align airport operations with modern global standards, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially unveiled its 2025 Bye-Laws—marking the first comprehensive review of the Authority’s regulatory framework in 21 years. The FAAN Bye-Laws—under steady reinforcement and heightened public enforcement through 2025 and 2026—form the regulatory toolkit for managing order, safety, access, and commerce across all federal airport premises nationwide. While rooted in the Civil Aviation Act 2022 and international…

Royal Caribbean Nigeria Unveils Summer 2026 Mediterranean Sailings for Nigerian Travellers

Posted on July 21, 2026July 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Royal Caribbean Nigeria officially welcomes Legend of the Seas to the Mediterranean for Summer 2026 as the newest addition to its Icon Class fleet, inviting Nigerian travellers to experience the beauty, leisure and excitement of a premium cruise holiday across the Mediterranean. With summer widely regarded as one of the best periods to enjoy a cruise, the season offers guests the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect and explore multiple destinations in one seamless holiday. Executive Director, TBI Cruises (Representatives of…

ASKY Bolsters West African Aviation Hub with Two New Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ASKY Airlines marked a major milestone this July with the delivery of two brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-quality connectivity across Africa. The first jet (registered ET-BCJ) touched down at the airline’s Lomé hub on July 5, followed shortly by the second aircraft (ET-BCK) on July 16. Configured in a dual-class layout featuring 16 Business and 144 Economy seats, both planes promise enhanced passenger comfort alongside significant reductions in…

Nigeria’s aviation market faces passenger traffic erosion

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s domestic passenger traffic is depleting. The segment experienced consecutive contractions between 2022 and 2024, shrinking the domestic market by nearly two million passengers within three years, writes WOLE SHADARE For over a decade, Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector operated on a simple, predictable trajectory: despite infrastructural hiccups, passenger volumes grew year on year. Terminals were packed, peak hours were chaotic, and securing a flight ticket during the festive season required weeks of strategic planning. Today,…

Expert debunks 11m Passenger figure

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

…Urges FG to redefine 5% TSC to save aviation sector The Nigerian travel market risks immediate and severe suppression if airfares rise by even a single dollar, a situation poised to worsen if the government presses forward with plans to reintroduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic tickets. This warning was sounded by Roland Iyayi, the President/CEO of Top Brass Aviation Limited and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), while…

The Tyranny of Operations

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A single delayed aircraft can trigger a chain reaction that extends far beyond the airport where the delay began. Within minutes, crews risk exceeding legal duty hours; maintenance schedules must be revised; airport slots reassigned; passenger connections missed; aircraft rotations disrupted; and recovery plans activated across multiple cities, sometimes even across multiple continents. One operational disturbance quickly becomes a network-wide challenge. Few industries demonstrate the interconnected nature of modern organisations more vividly than aviation. This…

Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Doubles Nigerian Traffic, KQ Eyes Lagos Expansion, Abuja Relaunch

Posted on July 20, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways has said that his country’s visa policy has seen a huge growth in arrivals from Nigeria. Although he has no accurate statistics on the number of Nigerians entering the country, he disclosed while speaking with Aviation Metric recently that this has also benefited Kenya Airways, as its numbers have doubled since the borders opened. Speaking to Aviation Metric at a colourful dinner and award celebration to…

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