Author: Wole Shadare

There is no major aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria and West Africa. While the Uyo facility is ‘moribund’, Nigeria is yet to chart a path for national hangar. WOLE SHADARE writes Uyo MRO rots away Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Uyo Airport, Akwa Ibom is almost moribund despite over $150 million that had been sunk into a project that started nearly 10 years ago. The facility was built to cater for maintenance of Boeing 737…

The first ultra long Range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paint-shop in the carrier’s distinctive livery. Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming months.   Singapore Airlines has ordered seven A350-900 ultra long range aircraft, and all of them are in various stages of assembly. The first aircraft to…

British mega carrier, British Airways has extended the “BA Promo for Two” Summer Fare Offer that was introduced last week due to the demand from their esteemed customers. The fare in Business class still starts from as low as $2391 per person and it’s opened to customers flying from Lagos or Abuja to London. The offer is now only available for two weeks starting from Wednesday, July 25th to Tuesday, August 7th. Customers are advised…

Succour came the way of over 3000 workers of liquidated Nigeria Airways as the National Assembly late Tuesday approved the final payment of their N45 billion severance benefits.  The signing of the final approval was the last assignment the lawmakers carried out before they embarked on a two months recess.  The sudden approval may not be unconnected with the desire of the Federal Government to settle the former workers of the defunct carrier to pave the way…

Dear Nigerians Since the very successful unveiling of the national carrier name and logo at the Farnborough Airshow and the wide acclaim of Nigerians and Investors, a few nameless and named Nigerians have unfortunately gone to social media to spread falsehood about the national carrier project. Constructive criticism is the hallmark of democracy but spreading falsehoods does our nation and people no good service.  The current campaign of falsehood, unfortunately reminds me of what happened…

Nigeria’s hope of getting another national airline after the demise of Nigeria Airways 15 years ago resonated with some saying it portends danger, while others see great things for the country if it is well managed. Caution must therefore be applied to ensure it is not going to be another wasted venture. WOLE SHADARE writes Mixed feelings Hope, cynicism and pessimism last week greeted the unveiling of the country’s national airline, Nigeria Air. Ever since the unveiling…