Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

FACT CHECK! First dry-lease aircraft in two decades not correct

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet operates two dry-lease aircraft Green Africa acquired one on dry-lease in 2021 Contrary to claims that Nigeria would be receiving the first set of aircraft on a dry-lease arrangement in nearly two decades, this is not true after all. A dry lease is an aircraft leasing agreement where the owner (lessor) provides the aircraft to the lessee without crew, maintenance, or insurance. The lessee assumes full responsibility for the aircraft’s operation, including obtaining an…

IATA asks ICAO to approve pilots’ age limit to 67 from 65, speed up accident investigation, others

Posted on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Global regulatory body accepts 14 working IATA papers The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to take place in Montreal, 23 September 23-October 3 October 2025. Consequently, ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration. Part of the suggestion or position of IATA is on pilots’ age limit…

Nigeria to get first dry-lease aircraft October 6, 15 years after blacklist

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the first aircraft under a dry lease agreement will arrive in Nigeria on October 6, 2025, more than 20 years after Nigeria was blacklisted from dry aircraft agreements. He stated that the reforms of the Federal Government on aviation, as they affect Nigerian airlines’ ability to get a cheaper source of aircraft financing through the dry-lease arrangement, are paying off. The Minister, who…

Minister laments, says 95% travellers carried by foreign airlines, Air Peace to build N32 billion MRO

Posted on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air Peace to build $32 billion MRO facility in Lagos, gets FG’s nod for Italy, Canada, Turkey Facility to stem $2.5 billion on overseas aircraft repairs Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed concern about the inability of Nigerian carriers to compete with foreign carriers due to the humongous capital flight occasioned by a lack of critical mass. He further stated that over 95% of Nigerians travelling outside the shores…

NAMA seeks financial autonomy, begs National Assembly to end 50% deduction

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has canvassed for the intervention of the National Assembly to end the 50% revenue deduction and attain financial autonomy. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, who made this plea in his opening remarks at the ongoing 4-day retreat of the House Committee on Aviation in Abuja, maintained that “modernising Nigeria’s aviation sector cannot happen without financial reform.” He called for the full enforcement of section 9(2) of the…

NAMA extends advanced satellite system to 26 Airports, to migrate to global air traffic network

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken another bold step in strengthening aeronautical communication across the nation with the extension of the Advanced Satellite System Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN) from 14 airports to 26 airports nationwide. The upgraded AFTN, which operates on X.25 protocols, is designed to serve as a backup system to the soon-to-be-commissioned Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS) that runs on X.400 and X.500 protocols. This initiative forms part of NAMA’s…

Airlines: How 4% FOB suspension will promote sustainable growth, laud Tinubu, Minister

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on Imports is a clear demonstration of his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. AON particularly lauded the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, for his exemplary leadership as a listening Minister who has shown deep patriotism and responsiveness by heeding…

Jibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s e-commerce value projected to hit $18.8 billion in 2030 The Acting Chief Operating Officer and Head, Aeronautics and Cargo Services of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu, said Nigeria can transform air cargo into a true enabler of economic growth, adding that the country has all it takes to develop a national cargo logistics policy that integrates domestic air cargo into other multimodal transport. He equally noted that for cargo to be an…

Nuhu Adam’s presence will enrich our team-Superba

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Superba, an aircraft consulting firm, said the over 20 years’ experience of Nuhu Adam in aviation and aircraft acquisition and sales, oil and gas logistics, public affairs and international charter operator across both public and private sectors would enrich the team and give it a global perspective and a deep understanding of the African market. Over the years, Superba collaboration has contributed to the development of key strategic projects in Africa’s leading energy hubs, particularly…

Cockpit Chaos: When a captain chooses to be sky-high

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Chaos in the cockpit, danger in the skies Both pilots and cabin crew have a wide range of skills and knowledge to successfully fly an aircraft from point A to point B. While most think that those competencies only revolve around the technical knowledge, soft skills sometimes get overlooked, writes WOLE SHADARE On July 13, 2025, a B737-500 aircraft belonging to Air Peace caused a stir among stakeholders in the aviation industry with the manner in…

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