Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

RwandAir Commits to Sustained Cargo Operations

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

RwandAir has committed to Cargo Agents in Nigeria to sustain its Cargo operations out of the country to build its market share in that space. The commitment was made during a recent Cargo Agents Workshop held at Presken Hotel, Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos recently to get their feedback relating to the airline’s service delivery, address pressing concerns, and outline its plans to enhance cargo operations. The Airline’s Regional Manager, Mr. Dennis Rwiliriza disclosed that the…

Keyamo’s reappointment: Airline operators thank, laud Tinubu

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed their appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the reappointment of Festus Keyamo as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The AON President, Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina who disclosed this in a press statement said the decision reflects the president’s keen judgment and steadfast commitment to the growth and advancement of the aviation industry in Nigeria. Sarina explained that since his initial appointment, Keyamo has demonstrated…

Unclaimed baggage at MMA2 destroyed, offered to charity after six months, says COO

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Attributes skyrocketing fares to difficulties faced by airlines The Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu said many of the unclaimed baggage at its Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) terminal are not auctioned at a particular cost to people. He said that unclaimed baggage is kept for six months for the owners to reclaim them, explaining that after six months, the baggage is either destroyed or the content of the…

At IFATSEA summit, Farouk restates commitment to improve air traffic control system

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk has highlighted the agency’s efforts to align with global standards of improving air traffic control systems and ensuring the safety of both domestic and international flights across Nigerian airspace. The NAMA MD who was represented by NAMA’s Director of Safety, Electronics, and Engineering Services, Engr. Terese Ihenachor at the 52nd International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) held in…

Airlines on the precipice amid call for audit

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Last week, the Acting Director-General of Nigerian Civil Authority (NCAA) ‘s disclosure that Nigerian airlines are not financially viable has sent a shock wave across the aviation industry. The regulatory body is simply stating the obvious that has since drawn the ire of airline operators, writes, WOLE SHADARE The grim picture The precarious state of Nigerian carriers was brought to the fore recently by no other agency than the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The…

Nigerians groan over fare hike, Air Peace jerks up one-way flight to N200,000

Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerians planning to travel by air will pay more from next week as Air Peace said it would increase its one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000 with effect from November 1, 202. It means that a return ticket for the same route would cost as high as N400, 000; a situation that may make air travel to be out of the reach of many Nigerians. Many airlines are equally jostling to…

Apply for slots in Heathrow like other carriers, UK writes Nigeria, Air Peace

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The United Kingdom Department for Transport has told Air Peace Airlines that it is not responsible for slots at busy airports like Heathrow Airport. This may have jeopardized the airline’s struggle to force the UK government to provide it with slots at London Heathrow Airport. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo had in July threatened to banish British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to Ilorin and other remote locations if Air Peace…

Delta enhances customers’ experience, unveils cabin interior across fleet

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A new cabin interior is on the horizon at Delta. Debuting this fall ahead of Delta’s centennial anniversary, the modern new design will bring substantial improvements to the airline’s aircraft interiors. From fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed colour palette, to new decorative motifs and signature branding, every aspect of the cabin interior has been carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience. “Delta has a 100-year history of creating a…

Relief as Lagos plans to fix deplorable MMA airport access road

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

At last, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listened to the harrowing pain of private jet operators, aviation agency workers and other users of the access road leading from the domestic wing of the Lagos airport to the international wing of the airport. However, worried by the negative image it has to the FAAN and the country at large, the Managing Director of FAAN Mrs. Olubunmi Kiku has expressed her joy for the…

Nigeria exits global aviation blacklist, rating up to 75%

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria has finally exited the depressing list among nations with bad records of defaulting aircraft agreement lease rentals. This came as the country has now complied fully with the Cape Town Convention on dry-leasing of aircraft by preparing and signing the Practice Direction, the country’s global rating status has once again soared higher. This time around, its rating jumped from 70.5 to 75.5 points. As a result, the Aviation Working Group (AWG), which is co-chaired…

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