Author: Wole Shadare

Aviation fuel marketers have assured that the lingering JET A1 scarcity would be a thing of the past before the end of the week. An oil marketer who spoke to WoleshadareNews under a condition of anonymity said that they were already  expecting delivery of additional stock. Aviation fuel scarcity that almost crippled the industry continued yesterday, as Arik Air, Dana Airline and Medview said they are grappling with flight schedule disruptions due to the severe…

*Records Zero percent in aircraft damages For excellence in the face of very challenging business environment, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (nahco aviance) has won award in faraway United Kingdom. The event was the Global Risk Awards 2016 which held at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The Awards covers 13 categories in 40 countries; and is one of the most coveted risk management awards in the world.  It was at this event, where global players were…

Aviation fuel scarcity that almost crippled the aviation industry continued today as Arik Airsaid it is grappling with flight schedule disruptions due to the severe scarcity of Jet A1 across the country. Since the beginning of this year, Nigeria has been grappling with inadequate supply of aviation fuel leading in most cases to severe shortage of the product and consequently the disruption of flight operations. For the past week, the airline and many other airlines…

The plan by the Federal Government to fully implement the zero duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) payment on the importation of commercial airplanes and spare parts could save airlines in the country over N80 billion annually, woleshadare.net has learnt. There are indications that the amount could be more considering the huge number of aircraft ferried outside the country for maintenance and the acquisition of relatively newer aircraft by the airlines. Arik, Medview, Overland and…

Travel Agencies Close Shops We’ve Cancelled New York Trip –Family The economic situation in the country has undoubtedly taken a toll on summer travel following the raise in air tickets. While some have postponed their trips, others have outright cancelled theirs until when the situation improves. A frequent traveller, Adeyinka Johnson, blamed himself for making his booking rather too late, saying he left it too late. He stated that he had always taken his family…

Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has reiterated its commitment to superior on-time performance which was the core of its excellent services, when it took to the skies on November 10, 2008.  According to the Accountable Manager of the airline, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air, has always taken the lead in ensuring that passengers get to their destinations on schedule,  but recent delays due shortage in fuel supply has not really helped its flight services to the flying…

*Marketers ration JET A1 supply    Aviation fuel scarcity has again hit the nation’s aviation industry as airlines are currently experiencing shortage of the commodity. Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Arik Air has also confirmed the development by alerting air travellers of severe aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity. The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when oil marketers started rationing JET A1 supply to airlines stating limited stock at the depots. The situation…

In a bid to provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience, American flag carrier airline, Delta Airlines would commence the deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology across its system, including between Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The move will provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience.  Delta remains the only U.S. carrier to operate nonstop service between…