Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Aligbe: Nigeria’s aviation market vanishing

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The setting up of new airlines by Nigeria’s neighbours and some other carriers in East Africa and other places could further erode the country’s aviation market as the Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Konsult, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe maintained that the lack of strong carriers from Nigeria could see the carriers take huge advantage of Nigeria’s aviation market. Speaking with Aviation Metric at the weekend, Aligbe disclosed that Ethiopian Airlines plans to invest massively in…

Green Africa’s operations disrupted over airline, lessor’s disagreement

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa Airways said it has suspended its operations until after the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays as a result of a sudden and unexpected development with its aircraft lessors. The airline that prides itself as a true version of low-cost airline in Nigeria said the issues it has with its aircraft lessors had prevented them from operating their flights over the next few days. The Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi in a statement…

United acquires $177M training facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

United has announced another investment in its Houston hub by breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The carrier equally opens a new, state-of-the-art Technical Operations Training Center at the airport that will give employees a cutting-edge training experience. United is the largest airline in Houston, with more than 14,000 employees and more than 500 daily departures. These planned infrastructure improvements underscore the airline’s…

Foreign jets flying domestic in Saudi? It’s happening from May 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Saudi Arabia is allowing international private aircraft to operate domestic flights from May, changing the luxury aviation game and bringing fresh competition to local operators On May 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will take a landmark step by permitting foreign-registered aircraft to operate domestic flights, dramatically reshaping its private aviation landscape. This historic decision, part of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030, aims to boost competition, elevate service standards, and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for private…

A rash of BASA, commercial agreements amid airlines’ absence

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

There has been flurry of activities recently around Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) Nigeria has with many countries. While the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has been very busy inking new deals or reviewing existing ones, the status-quo remains. Where are the airlines from Nigeria to reciprocate these one-sided agreements? Nigerian carriers are secondary operators because there are no airlines to reciprocate these deals. It is a case of a case of pitting…

Finchglow Travels Receives Air France-KLM-Delta Award, Recognition

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, has been bestowed with the Agency of the Year in the Platinum Category award and rewarded with a Certificate of Appreciation at the Air France-KLM-Delta Celebration held in Lagos recently. The award reflects Finchglow Travels’ consistent performance in the industry, recognising its role in driving travel sales and strengthening partnerships within the aviation sector. As a long-standing partner of Air France-KLM-Delta, the company continues to provide tailored travel solutions…

ValueJet set to commence flights to Jos from Lagos April 2

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Passengers can now enjoy direct flights between Lagos and Jos as ValueJet has concluded plans to begin flight services to Jos, Plateau on April 2, 2025. The airline equally plans to spread its wings to other key destinations. The carrier would operate direct flight from Lagos three times a week scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a start as it could expand it to daily operation. It is not the first time ValueJet would…

FAAN shuts Ibadan airport for upgrade

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Sunday, announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport (SLAA), Ibadan, for upgrade works targeted at improving the infrastructure to an international status. In a statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s spokesperson, the Authority confirmed that the Federal Government had approved the closure, adding that the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has consequently closed the runway and suspended airport operations in…

ValueJet, NFF partnership symbolizes fresh success era for Super Eagles

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Executive Officer/ Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi is beaming with excitement over the victory of Nigeria’s senior football team, Nigeria Super Eagles over Rwanda. He stated that the partnership between his airline and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) marks their first win since ValueJet signed on as their official airline partner. The victory according to Majekodunmi symbolizes a fresh era of success for the team. The partnership between ValueJet and the…

Court Refuses EFCC Evidence In Arik Air N76bn Aircraft, Property Sales Case

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday has refused to admit the evidence produced in court by the witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing fraud trial leveled against the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, Ahmed Kuru. The EFCC had accused the defendants of defrauding Arik Air of N76 billion and $31.5 million. Aside from Kuru, four others had been dragged before…

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