Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Non aeronautical source, FAAN’s structural shift to enhance revenue drive

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Executive of Belujane Konsult, Mr Chris Azu Aligbe, has stated that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) transition from aeronautical revenue (fees from landing, parking, and passenger processing) to non-aeronautical revenue (commercial activities) is one of the most significant structural shifts in the agency’s history. He stated this with respect to the concession of many assets, including the toll gates at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,…

ASRT wants conducive business environment, low tax, charges for sector growth

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Seeks PPP support for infrastructure upgrade, lauds agencies’ chief Aviation Pressure Group, Aviation Safety Round Table (ASRT), today held a session in which the group put forward to the Federal Government the creation of a business-friendly environment with low taxes and tariffs. The body, in its first quarterly business breakfast meeting in 2026, held in Lagos, also sought transparent regulations, strategic investment in airports, incentivisation of airlines, and soft loans for aviation-related industries to drive…

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline

Posted on March 24, 2026March 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Airlines today announced the next phase of its long-term plan to win brand loyal customers and further differentiate itself from competitors. The airline expects to take delivery of more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 – the most by any airline in a two-year period – to further modernise its fleet, add new aircraft variants, create a new experience for transcontinental travelers and introduce new onboard products for every customer, reinforcing United’s position as…

Beyond The Wire: The vulnerability of Nigerian airports’ perimeter fencing

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The age-long commitment to securing Nigeria’s airport perimeters has become a saga of shifting deadlines, budget cycles, and evolving security threats. For decades, the Federal Government has identified perimeter fencing as a top priority. The government has now categorised such projects as a priority, writes WOLE SHADARE The recent security incident at Akure Airport has indeed reignited the long-standing debate over the underbelly of Nigerian aviation: perimeter security. The breach, which occurred around March 15,…

Aligbe: FCCPC probing airlines’ price fixing ‘ll eliminate anti-competition practices

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

…says agency acting within legal mandate Aviation consultant and former spokesman for Nigeria Airways, Mr Chris Azu Aligbe, said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as an omnibus regulator, is covered by an Act that authorises it to probe multi-sectoral infringements of consumers’ rights. He described those who hold the view that the agency has no business to probe alleged price fixing and exploitation of air travellers as ignorant, arguing that the…

ValueJet to begin Accra operations, March 30th

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

All is now set for the launch of ValueJet’s Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights. The inaugural flight is scheduled for March 30th 2026. This is coming as the carrier moves forward with its regional expansion. Flights will depart from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, daily at 8:00 am, with return flights from Accra to Lagos by 9:00 am, and passengers can now book at www.flyvaluejet.com This expansion follows the successful launch of its first international…

NAMA deploys mobile control tower at MMIA, plans new CoS for staff

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has deployed a mobile control tower at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The deployment follows a period of temporary operations after a major fire on February 23, 2026, which gutted the old terminal (Terminal 1) and severely damaged the main aerodrome control tower’s air-to-ground communication equipment. The mobile tower is fully positioned and has undergone successful test runs. Air traffic controllers are prepared to begin full…

Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame holds 2nd edition

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the second edition of the induction of industry leaders, slated for May 2026 The principal organiser of NAHF, Mr Wole Shadare, said in a statement in Lagos that the event will be used to recognise aviation professionals’ dedication, achievements and service to the industry. Adeoye and Shadare “This prestigious event will recognise and enshrine the class of visionaries whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the landscape of…

Air Finance: Breaking the African risk premium

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

With the AfDB and Afreximbank acting as the first loss guarantors, the private sector is finally finding the courage to invest in African skies, writes WOLE SHADARE For decades, the story of African aviation has been written in red ink, hampered by a risk premium that forced local carriers to pay up to 25% more for aircraft than their global peers. But as of March 2026, the script is being rewritten. A new, continent-wide financial policy…

Singapore-based lessor Avation orders five additional ATR 72-600S

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Reinforces long-term ATR partnership, reaches 54 net firm aircraft ordered ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced that Singapore-based lessor Avation (LON: AVAP) has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This latest commitment covers the 50th to 54th ATR aircraft ordered by Avation since the start of its cooperation with ATR 15 years ago. Over…

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