Author: Wole Shadare

23 out of 54 states sign up for full YD implementation Berthé now new AFRAA scribe Africa’s apex airline body, African Airline Association (AFRAA) has called on African Governments and stakeholders to enable airlines to improve intra-Africa connectivity by unlocking the barriers to connectivity. The 23 States that have signed up for the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision towards the Single African Air Transport market were urged to follow through on their commitment in…

A total of $4.4 billion accrued to Nigeria in air transport sector in 2016 A private sector infrastructure investment in Nigeria’s aviation sector is envisaged to rise to 48 per cent next year from the current 46 per cent, a former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Richard Aisuebeogun, has said. He said this in a paper he presented, which was sent to Woleshadare.net. Nigeria, he said, requires huge financial resources to be…

  First carrier in Africa to purchase latest fuel-efficient wide-body airplane   Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner.   The A330neo will benefit the airline’s growth and business expansion in the future. The agreement makes Air Sénégal the first airline in Africa to select the A330neo.   The agreement was announced…

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Dana Air has assured its guests of its commitment to continuously raising the bar of its operational efficiency with an airline model that guarantees sustainability and professionalism in Nigeria’s aviation industry.   The Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo made this known during the official presentation of the membership certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to Dana Air in Lagos.  He said Dana Air has and will continue…

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and a long-time partner of Safran, has signed an agreement to equip the airline’s new incoming fleet of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 12 Airbus A320neo with Safran Landing Systems wheels and brakes.   Commenting on the agreement Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi said: “We have selected Safran Landing Systems for their high dispatch reliability, simplified maintenance, as well…

Brings tally to 510 orders for A320neo aircraft   Dublin based CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (CDB Aviation) announces a firm order for 90 A320neo Family aircraft during the Dubai Airshow 2017.   The agreement was reached in two steps: an original purchase agreement signed in 2014 for 45 A320neo Family aircraft, which remained undisclosed to date, and the firming up of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced at the 2017 Le Bourget Paris Airshow…

Announces $49.5b largest single deal ever for Airbus single aisle planes    Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft.  The aircraft will be allocated among the ultra low-cost airlines Frontier Airlines (United States), JetSMART (Chile), Volaris (Mexico) and Wizz Air (Hungary) upon the completion of final purchase agreements between Airbus and the four airlines.   The 430-aircraft…