Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Thomas: Why Nigeria trails counterparts in air cargo sector

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

UK‐Nigeria trade hit £8.1 billion Q4 2025 The Director of Cargo Development and Services, Lekan Thomas, said it is a striking irony that Nigeria—the continent’s economic powerhouse—lags significantly behind its peers in the air cargo sub-sector. He disclosed that while the nation ranks fifth in air cargo traffic behind Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana, some recent industry data actually suggests an even more precarious position for Nigeria when factoring in the sheer dominance of…

Tinubu hails Nigeria’s 91.45 percent highest-ever aviation safety rating by ICAO

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. It fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), ICAO assesses countries to ensure they manage safety risks effectively, so that no country…

Decoding Nigeria’s 20-Year Civil Aviation Master Plan

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) 2025–2045 is more than a policy document; it is a twenty-year survival guide for an industry that has long struggled with inconsistency, writes WOLE SHADARE The Nigerian aviation industry stands at a critical inflexion point. Long hampered by fragmented planning and systemic inefficiencies, the sector is now transitioning toward a period of institutionalised growth. The catalyst for this change is the Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) 2025–2045, a strategic mandate…

Tension, uncertainty as NCAA, operators, oil marketers meet today over jet A1 scarcity, high cost

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Fuel hike, logistic issues cripple domestic schedules, trigger global airline chaos Airlines’ losses exceed $3 billion in two months, mull fare hike The jet fuel crisis has reached a boiling point, leaving Nigerian aviation in a state of high-tension uncertainty. While the industry narrowly avoided a total nationwide shutdown on Monday, the scarcity bite is translating into widespread flight cancellations and a crippled domestic schedule. All eyes are on today, when airlines under the aegis…

Nigeria Airways: Mr President Your Flame of Renewed Hope Now Smoldering Embers

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

By Chris Azu Aligbe On assumption of office in 2023, one of the lingering plights you met was the inhuman, albeit inhumane treatment of Nigeria Airways retired staff whose severance benefits and entitlements were still not fully paid. Your Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus Keyamo, who came in towards the third quarter of the same year, picked up the gauntlet. By 2025, he had done virtually everything ministerially possible to secure payment,…

Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways has announced an extended schedule, introducing new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha. The airline is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations starting 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more destinations around the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer season. The…

Ticket refund: Court dismisses Air Peace’s suit, affirms FCCPC power to investigate consumer complaints

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bello lauds judgement The Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed the power of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in the exercise of its statutory mandate. Omotosho affirms…

Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Ink Bilateral SPA Interline Agreement

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, flying to more countries than any other airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless connectivity between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network. The interline partnership enables passengers of both airlines to enjoy frictionless, single-ticket travel, coordinated schedules, and simplified baggage handling on selected routes and eligible itineraries, delivering a smoother, more convenient…

Turkish Airlines: Redefining Journey Between Nigeria and the World

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For many Nigerian travellers, flying is no longer just about reaching a destination; it is about the quality of the journey itself. On its Lagos and Abuja routes, Turkish Airlines combines global connectivity via Istanbul with a service philosophy rooted in Turkish hospitality, creating a refined and thoughtfully designed travel experience. A Refined Service Approach on Nigeria Routes The OneTeam Passionately Turkish framework on Nigerian flights emphasises proactive engagement, visible presence, and thoughtful interaction. Cabin…

Minister urges AON to halt operations shutdown, summons emergency meeting

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to rescind their planned nationwide shutdown of operations scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026. The Minister’s intervention follows a final appeal issued by domestic airlines, who cited an unbearable and unsustainable300% increase in the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) within just two months. The operators stated that Jet A1 prices jumped from N900/litre on February 28…

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