Author: Wole Shadare

  Airlines’ losses mount Nigerian airlines are on the edge over how to curb the spread of Coronavirus as more airlines across the globe are cutting flights and applying measures to curtail the deadly virus that is expected to affect global airlines’ bottom line to the tune of $113 billion, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its latest forecast on global airline outlook. These losses could climb to over $200 million if…

  Asks carriers to issue health declaration forms to passengers Following the difficulty in tracing all passengers who came in contact with an Italian diagnosed with first index case of Corona virus in Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) today ordered all airlines operating International and regional flights into Nigeria to issue Health Declaration Forms to their passengers including crew members before arriving Nigerian airports.   The Lagos State Government had said it was…

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest study on the importance of air transport and tourism to Ethiopia revealed that the sustained prioritization of air transport, connectivity and tourism as a strategic asset, would support an additional 900,000 jobs and at least USD 9.3 billion of GDP by 2037.   IATA’s economic report, which was presented in Addis Ababa today, identified air transport and tourism as significant economic enablers. Air transport and foreign tourists arriving by…

Anticipates 21,000 pilots, 25, 000 new technicians To meet market demands, Africa will need over 1,200 new passenger and freighter aircraft.  By 2038, we will see double the number of planes we currently see in the sky according to the Airbus Global Forecast. This is coming as aircraft giant, Airbus Industree has pledged commitment to Africa’s burgeoning aircraft market, saying the continent has witnessed exponential growth and would continue to grow because of the enormous potentials…

Nominations are now open in the three following categories: ·       Inspirational Role Model: Will be presented to a woman who holds a senior position within the industry who has had a significant impact on the aviation agenda through her strong contribution to business delivery, as well as her ongoing support of the diversity & inclusion agenda. Open to all female participants in the aviation industry (IATA members and non-members alike). In 2019, the Award was presented…

  His persistent coughs inside the Ethiopian Airlines flight to Lagos from Addis Ababa, Ethiopian triggered concern of another case of Corona virus in Nigeria. The uncontrollable cough outside the aircraft further raised concern, prompting  the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in conjunction with Port Health Officials took into medical facility a Chinese for observation for symptoms associated with Corona Virus. The heavy cough of the Chinese onboard Ethiopian Airlines alerted airline crew and others…

  Helicopter services giant, Calverton, has signed the factory acceptance deal for manufacture of the AW139 Reality H Full-Flight simulator with Thales. The agreement was sealed in Cergy, France, last week Thursday and first of its kind to be installed in Africa. This is coming less than one year after the contract signature and before its departure to its ultra modern Caverton Aviation Training Center in Nigeria. The Thales Reality H Full Flight Simulator level…