Author: Wole Shadare

The benefits of having a national carrier cannot be underestimated. The pay-offs and prestige achieved by Ethiopia, South Africa and others through their airlines are there for all to see. WOLE SHADARE writes Deafening calls In the last few weeks, the call that Nigeria does not need a national airline had been deafening. These calls came from no mean quarters. They are from respected aviation professionals both in Nigeria and outside the country. Just last…

Nigerian carriers’ in dilemma Perennial scarcity worries firms     The rise in the oil price is putting the squeeze on airline costs and is likely to lead to a rise in air fares, industry experts told Woleshadarenews. The oil price, which typically accounts for around 30 percent of an airline’s costs, has risen 52 percent since May this year to around $76 a barrel. Airlines are paying more for fuel, and passengers may soon pay more…

Agency indicted for lax regulation Global airlines to rake in $33.8 billion in 2018      Nigerian carriers and over 290 others International Air Transport Association (IATA) members are to rake in $33.8 billion this year. This year’s forecast will see aviation’s financial foundation stronger than ever, according to the Director-General of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac. He made the remark today while giving report on the air transport industry at the just concluded World Air Transport Summit…

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Dana Air has been announced as the latest African airline to be listed on the International Air Transport Association (IATA ) Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) registry. The International Grounds Operations Manual (IGOM) registry is for companies and airlines who have demonstrated full compliance with internationally recognized standards for ground handling processes. The IATA Ground Operational Manual concept which was initiated by IATA, defines ground handling standards for airlines and ground service…

Vigilant Air Peace crew members foiled attempts by two women to traffic a three-month-old baby boy on the airline’s Lagos-Banjul flight. The incident occurred on Monday Sources said the suspected traffickers were exposed mid-flight when the airline’s crew members noticed a baby crying inconsolably. It was learnt that attempts by one of the suspected traffickers, who claimed to be the baby’s mother, to soothe him failed.   When the crew members suggested to the suspected trafficker to…

   Airbus to acquire majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, Having received all required regulatory approvals, Airbus SE (EPA: AIR), Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) and Investissement Québec (IQ) have agreed to close the C Series transaction effective on July 1, 2018. The transaction by which Airbus will acquire a majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP) was initially announced in October 2017. The Mirabel-based partnership, which was originally established…

How FOD constitute danger to aircraft, airlines Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru said the best solution in addressing plastic pollution in the environment was for individuals and companies around the world agreeing to implement practices to reduce waste at every level. He tasked airport managers to develop a mechanism to check and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and the likes from runway, taxiway, apron, aircraft parking areas and loading ramps, adding that a daily…

There is need for an urgent intervention as fresh crisis brews between Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited and Labour. WOLE SHADARE reports   Another trouble Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the multi billion naira MMA2, is again embroiled in fresh trouble. This time with Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) over threats to disrupt the operations of the terminal at the expiration…