Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

BASL Chairman, Babalakin Inducted into Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of Bi-Courtney Limited and the visionary behind Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Dr Wale Babalakin (SAN) has been inducted into the Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHOF), in recognition of his pioneering contribution to private-sector participation and infrastructure development in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Babalakin was among 18 distinguished Nigerians inducted into the Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame for their contributions to the development of Nigerian aviation. His recognition highlights his pioneering role in…

Delta unveils new travel rewards as Nigerian flyers seek greater value on US routes

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Eligible SkyMiles cardholders can earn two round-trip Comfort Flight Certificates and 50,000 bonus miles in the latest Delta-American Express announcement. Delta Air Lines has unveiled a new travel reward package aimed at frequent flyers, offering eligible new Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members the chance to earn two round-trip Delta Comfort Flight Certificates alongside 50,000 bonus miles. The offer, running from August 27 to November 4, 2026, marks 30 years of partnership between Delta and…

Obasanjo urges action on African aviation, tourism, says connectivity can’t thrive in vacuum

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Wright: “Our challenge is not creating attractions, but attracting people to the attractions Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has outlined the clear chain reaction required for sustainable industry growth, saying that for aviation to fly, there must be passengers,” Obasanjo said. “For passengers to be available, there must be prosperity. For prosperity to exist, there must be a thriving economy. For a thriving economy to be there, there must be good governance.” Speaking as the Special…

Domestic carriers suffer high charges, FX pressures, says United Nigeria Airlines CCO

Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panellist during the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday with the topic: “The Real Cost of Running Aviation Business: Fixing Connectivity, Affordability, FX, Fuel and Border Friction,” Olawuyi said that domestic airlines require lower aviation charges because high charges increase…

FAAN, e-hailing operators: Imperative of balancing passenger convenience with airport security

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Across Nigeria’s major aviation gateways, the explosion of app-based rideshare services like Uber and Bolt has revolutionised ground transport, delivering unprecedented convenience to arriving passengers. However, this digital mobility boom has introduced complex operational challenges at terminals. FAAN is implementing stricter oversight measures, aiming not to restrict modern e-hailing platforms, but to seamlessly integrate them into a secure, transparent, and world-class airport ecosystem, writes WOLE SHADARE Across global civil aviation, the airport landside experience, spanning…

Aviation Bank: Imperative for airlines’ survival, economic expansion

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Civil aviation is often described as the oxygen of modern commerce, a high-velocity engine that links markets, drives international trade, and enables rapid movement across regional corridors. Yet, in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economic market, civil aviation operates within a severe, ongoing structural paradox, writes WOLE SHADARE On the one hand, passenger demand remains resilient, domestic routes rank among the busiest on the continent, and the country’s geographic positioning offers an ideal hub…

Aviation Hall of Fame promoters, BASL sign landmark MoU

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Hall of Fame montage installation begins at MMA2 Preparations for the second induction into the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) reached a major milestone on Monday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAHF and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2). The landmark ceremony took place at the BASL headquarters in Lagos. BASL was represented by Head of Marketing and Creative Services, Gbubemi Vera Aibangbe,…

Ibom Air’s dominance or protectionism? High-stakes battle for Uyo’s air routes

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The issue of Ibom Air’s dominant market position on the Uyo–Abuja (QUO–ABV) and Uyo–Lagos (QUO–LOS) routes sits at the intersection of economic competition theory and practical commercial strategy in Nigerian civil aviation. Whether this concentration of market share represents healthy, structural competition or predatory market strangulation depends on whether it is viewed through the lens of operational economics or consumer accessibility. The debate around route monopolies, home-base dominance, and carrier protectionism highlights a major structural…

FAAN resolves airport transit crisis, apologises to passengers, approves Bolt operations

Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has offered an unreserved apology to the travelling public following days of disruption and public outcry stemming from a crackdown on e-hailing services across its airport terminals. The aviation security authority also announced a major breakthrough, confirming it has reached a new operational framework agreement with e-hailing giant Bolt, clearing the platform to resume immediate pickups at all FAAN-managed airports nationwide. The standoff began after FAAN moved to…

Anatomy of an avoidable crash: How cockpit compromise, infrastructure gap, exe. PR nearly cost 68 lives in Benin

Posted on August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian aviation industry has once again stared into the abyss and walked away on the wings of pure luck. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s (NSIB) preliminary report into the July 23, 2026 runway excursion of an Enugu Air Embraer ERJ 170-100LR (5N-ENR) at Benin Airport exposes an alarming reality: when operational indiscipline in the cockpit meets infrastructural neglect on the ground, catastrophe becomes a mathematical certainty. While all 68 passengers and crew evacuated…

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