Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

NSIB records remarkable achievement in accident resolution rate-Badeh Jr.

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Alex Badeh Jr said the agency has witnessed a remarkable improvement in its accident investigation resolution rate. He reiterated that its use of cutting-edge technology, as promised during his inaugural address, has been instrumental in driving his team towards unprecedented success in unravelling the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety measures. At the second NSIB stakeholders’ engagement and press conference for 2024 in Abuja, Badeh…

Crashed Sikorsky helicopter crew disoriented before crash

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Used non-standard phraseology during flight, Struggled with aircraft Helicopter fitted with no FDR, CVR recovered from the seabed The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday released a preliminary report of an accident involving a Sikorsky S76C helicopter with registration 5N-BQG operated by East Wind Aviation Logistics Services Limited which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean South East of Eket, Bight of Bonny which occurred on October 24, 2024, killing all the eight occupants of the…

Airlines, ground handling firms rumble amid justification for hike in charges, fares

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government’s decision to devalue its currency has had a very serious impact on not only the entire economy but has also significantly damaged the entire aviation value chain. The two most noticeable areas that costs have been felt most are fare pricing and the 300% increase in the ground handling charges by the Nigerian Aviation Ground Handling Company Plc and the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc; the two firms that have become duopoly…

IATA: African carriers to achieve $0.2 billion profit in 2025

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

High operational costs, low propensity to travel harm aviation in Africa While the global picture is one of strengthened profitability and a 3.6% net profit margin, the picture in Africa reflects the current environment of sustained demand against high operational costs – including many statutory taxes and charges on air transport –, relatively weak economies and low foreign exchange reserves. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects that African carriers will achieve $…

FAAN aircraft marshallers undergo revalidation training

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

To reduce apron-related incidents and accidents during the Yuletide, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a revalidation program for aircraft marshallers in collaboration with F.C.I International, Centre of Technical Development. Training and competent revalidation of over 200 aircraft marshallers from various airports in the federation has been carried out to enable the marshallers to perform their duty of providing safe guidance of aircraft during ground movement and taxiing as required by Nigeria…

How Azman ‘smuggled’ aircraft to Mahan Air, undermines US sanction on Iran

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airline didn’t apply for aircraft deregistration for sale-NCAA Crew turned off transponder to evade detection A Nigerian carrier, Azman has been fingered in helping to bypass sanctions against the Iranian Aviation Industries by the United States Treasury Department by clandestinely supplying it aircraft. The Iranian government seeks to exploit the decline of U.S. and French influence in sub-Saharan Africa to increase its political, economic, and military influence on the continent. This expansion began in…

Overland Airways Expands Network with New Flight to Freetown

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest-serving private domestic airline is pleased to announce the launch of new direct flight services between Lagos (LOS), Nigeria and Freetown, Sierra Leone (FNA). Effective December 19, 2024, Overland Airways will operate three weekly flights on the Lagos-Freetown-Lagos (LOS-FNA-LOS) route, offering connectivity with greater convenience to travellers. Lagos just got closer to Sierra Leone. Flights will depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a scheduled…

TAAG Angola intentional about Nigerian market, rewards trade partners

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

TAAG Angola, the national carrier of Angola is poised to invest heavily in the Nigerian market just as the carrier begins huge expansion projects in the New Year. The airline’s Regional Manager for Africa, Mr. George Mawadri at the airline’s End Of Year Award and Appreciation Luncheon for its travellers partners in Lagos at the weekend said the event was the carrier’s way of saying thank you to the Nigerian market for the support it…

Aviation holds potential for economic transformation, says DG NCAA

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo said Nigeria’s aviation sector holds great potential for driving economic transformation, connecting communities, and promoting regional integration. The benefits of these efforts he said are already evident with the country’s improved ranking on the Aviation Working Group’s Cape Town Convention Compliance Index which he said is a testament to the progress. He noted that the aviation regulatory body would ensure the…

Retreat: Our communication team keeps facilities working despite challenges, NAMA MD

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Ihenachor lauds team’s resilience The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Ahmed Umar Farouk said that despite the challenges the agency faces in areas of outdated facilities, a shortage of spares, and other obstacles, the unwavering commitment, especially of air traffic engineers has ensured the seamless running of its facilities across the country. In his address at the just concluded Retreat of the Directorate of Safety Electronic Engineering Services (DSEES)…

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