Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

How direct air link between Nigeria, Brazil will benefit Nigerian airlines, travellers-Minister

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Onyema, Idris, others say deals with Brazil I’ll boost economy The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, highlighted the importance of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that Nigeria and Brazil signed yesterday, stating that the country’s airlines would benefit exponentially from the deal. This is coming as Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, held a test flight to the North American country in preparation for launching air services to Brazil….

NSIB Investigates Cause Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has disclosed that the Bureau has deployed investigators to the site of the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train derailment to ensure the root cause of the derailment is uncovered. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Badeh stated that NSIB was aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service that occurred…

Op-ed: Tackling the “Big Five” – addressing the border challenges you keep hearing about

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Andy Smith August 2025 – Global travel is booming again, while at the same time, border threats are increasing. This dual problem is putting government border agencies under tremendous pressure: they need to maintain national security while providing smooth and efficient travel flows. Yet outdated manual and analogue systems cannot keep up. This is where modern border tech comes in. Today’s modern digital platforms bring together travel authorisations, biometrics and real-time risk checks…

MMIA rebuild, gross ANS neglect

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The plan by the Federal Government to build a brand-new international airport terminal in Lagos has been applauded. Still, the omission of air navigation infrastructure undermines the N712 billion investment in the project. An airport without ANS is a warehouse – a monument to incomplete strategy, writes WOLE SHADARE The rebuilding of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) Terminal One in Lagos initially came with its controversy, given what some described as ‘outrageous’. The plan…

Experts: Nigeria needs over N142 billion to tackle air navigation deficiencies

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Seek amendment of airport funds to tackle ANS hiccups Airlines lose $50 million yearly to fuel, delays over ANS inefficiency Airlines’ profitability hinges on efficient airspace Aviation experts have called on the Federal Government to amend the N712 billion allocation for the total rebuilding of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal to include another N142.4 billion to tackle serious Air Navigation Services (ANS), which encompasses a range of services crucial for the safe and…

Dairo: Gateway International Airport, game changer for Ogun transportation system

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo has assured residents of significant improvements in transportation infrastructure, highlighting the Gateway International Airport (GIA) as a game-changer. Dairo disclosed this while speaking with journalists on the recently obtained commercial flight certification by the Gateway International Airport, authorised by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a major milestone for the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration. He attributed this achievement to the Governor’s commitment to socio-economic development…

Air Peace to expand to key European, South American cities, acquires fourth B777 aircraft

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace Limited, has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain. The aircraft was greeted with a traditional water-cannon salute and a rousing reception led by the airline’s chairman,…

United to airlift record 3.1 million combined international, domestic passengers over Labour Day Weekend

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

United is expecting to airlift around 3.1 million passengers over the Labour Day travel period between Thursday, August 28 and Tuesday, September 2 – about 220,000 more than last year. This would be the most passengers the airline has ever flown over the Labour Day holiday. The carrier also expects about 50 million people will have flown United this June, July and August – a new record high. The breakdown shows that the carrier will…

SAA Cargo poised to grow Lagos market, rewards agents

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways is strongly addressing future demand for Lagos and exploring options to increase frequency as soon as it has additional aircraft with increased cargo and scheduled passenger flight demands. The airline’s cargo according to Manager of SAA Cargo, Kekeletso Mokwena is growing its capacity and strategic expansion across key markets, offering extensive freight capacity to various destinations in West Africa, as well as long-haul routes from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Brazil and…

Ethiopian Airlines to add three extra flights to Abuja from October 28

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, is expanding its route network in Africa and has chosen to add three extra weekly flights to the daily flights already operating out of Abuja. Its decision to foray into routes with some of the best equipment has set it apart, as it matches competition with capacity and ambition to retain its spot as one of the best airlines in the world, with Nigeria serving as its preferred market…

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