Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Abuja Airport Runway: Lingering project with no end in sight

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The second runway for Abuja airport has lingered for too long with no end in sight for a project whose cost of N534 billion could be regarded as the most expensive in the world after completion with a likely mention in the Guinness World Records, writes, WOLE SHADARE Jinxed? The Abuja Airport’s second runway appears to be jinxed. The plan to give the country’s second busiest airport a second runway has been mired in controversy and…

Kuku says cargo, sweet spot for FAAN, agency rejigs airport concession plan

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku has said that the cargo business remains a sweet spot for the agency while lauding the incredible job the operators of Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, Kano, the Jos Airport and the commitment of the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan, Ogun State are using the aerodromes to achieve with cargo airports. She also stated that the agency was working on the advisory end of…

Panic as US-bound United flight makes emergency return to Lagos, passengers injured

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Passengers onboard a United States-based airline from Lagos to Washington Dulles were left injured as the B787 Dreamliner struggled mid-air, declared an emergency squawking transponder code 7700 and returned to Lagos a few hours after take-off from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The United’s Flight UA613 Dreamliner airplane had 245 passengers onboard. The nature of the emergency is yet unknown. The 12.1-year-old wide-body aircraft belonging to the US carrier registered N27903 was carrying 245…

Abuja Airport: Keyamo Rejects Contract Variation Of N532bn For 2nd Runway

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

On Wednesday, the Minister of Aviation and AeroSpace Development, Festus Keyamo, vehemently rejected the outrageous contract variation of N532 billion from N90 billion awarded to the contractor handling the 2nd runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. During a budget defence session with the Committee, Keyamo who made this declaration while fielding questions from members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Aviation said that the contract had been revoked for fresh bidding by interested…

Afrijet, Air Sierra Leone ink ground handling contract with NAHCo

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

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (nahcoaviance), has been chosen by regional operators, Afrijet and Air Sierra Leone, to handle their ground operations in Nigeria. The contracts between the parties would see NAHCO provide excellent service for Afrijet’s flights into Port Harcourt and Lagos. The Company will also handle Air Sierra Leone’s flights to Lagos. The contract with Afrijet is for three years, from 2024 – 2027, while NAHCO will handle Air Sierra Leone for…

Delta invests over $1billion on free internet on Nigeria, other routes

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

Adds more Nollywood movies onboard Nigerian-born Director of the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Platform at Delta Air Lines, Julian Ugochukwu Anugom who is a leading internet revolution onboard the American carrier’s over 4000 daily flights said the carrier has invested over $1 billion on its IFEC on Nigerian and other routes. While Delta offers free internet service on all its flights, many international airlines still sell their internet service, making it innovative in the…

Unions issue 14 day ultimatum to ground aviation over NiMet workers unpaid wages

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Unions issue 14 day ultimatum to ground aviation over NiMet workers unpaid wages Aviation unions have given the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Prof. Charles Anosike two weeks ultimatum to resolve all issues concerning workers welfare and outstanding payments due to the workers. The Union’s in a joint letter signed by the General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Ocheme Aba and the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Union…

Experiencing firsthand Ewa Agoyin, sensational local cuisine on Delta Air Lines

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Innovative chefs are collaborating with airlines to design a menu that captivates the senses. Airlines are prioritising, allowing for a unique taste of regional flavours. With many travellers experiencing heightened expectations, airline operators must adapt. For the main course, Delta showcases the finest of Nigerian cuisine with a thoughtfully curated selection designed to suit a variety of tastes. Those seeking a Naija traditional delight may choose the roasted cod, served with fragrant basmati rice, again-style…

‘Detty December’ raked over $100 m to Nigeria, signposts tourism potential, says Adebisi, Dees Travels chairman

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dees Travels, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has said, that when policies are properly channelled toward tourism, Nigeria has what it takes to conveniently transform into the status of a developed country such as Dubai. Adebisi who spoke at the Dees Travel and Tours Limited Annual event in Lagos, a get-together party organized for its management, staff, stakeholders and shareholders in Lagos recently equally disclosed that ‘Detty December’ of…

Arik, AMCON endless messy tango

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The question on the lips of many who have followed the Arik Air saga is how long will this drama continue to play out? WOLE SHADARE examines various positions of the feuding parties Ominous sign It is becoming very clear that Arik Air may be liquidated by the time the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) vacates all the litigations instituted by the airline’s founder, Mr. Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide. It seems as the only option left to mitigate…

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