Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Pilots’ seminar holds Oct 4 in Lagos

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The pilots seminar’s second edition will be held on October 4 in Lagos at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority annexe (NCAA). This is the second in the series. The first one was organized by the Mentorship Academy of Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited in collaboration with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, (NCAT) 2019 in Lagos. Convener of the seminar, Joy Ogbebo said, “We are privileged to have Capt. Jim Hassan of the Nigerian college of…

Experts: Nigerian carriers in dire straits, need urgent assistance

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Some experts have taken a holistic look at the industry and came up with a verdict that the aviation industry in Nigeria needs urgent rescue to get out of its precarious situation. Aligbe Aviation consultant and the Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult, Mr Chris Aligbe while featuring alongside other analysts, Mr Toni Ukachukwu and the Secretary General of Aviation Round Table (ART), Mr Olumide Ohunayo on a television programme at the weekend said Nigerian…

Nigeria, UAE renegotiate air ties

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian government has concluded negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to pave the way for the resumption of Emirates Airlines’ flight operations to Nigeria on October 1. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the development of aviation ties between the two nations. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, led a technical team in constructive discussions with UAE aviation authorities to ensure a smooth reintroduction of Emirates Airlines into the…

Bi-Courtney Joins Global Efforts for a Cleaner World

Posted on September 27, 2024September 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, managers of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 has participated in World Cleanup Day. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the company joined communities worldwide in the collective effort to clean up litter and promote a cleaner, healthier planet. This year’s World Cleanup Day took place on September 20. The aim is to activate five per cent of the world’s population to catalyze lasting societal behaviour change around mismanaged…

Kuku Nominated as Regional Advisor for Africa on ACI

Posted on September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on the Airport Council International (ACI) World Governing Board. The nomination was ratified on September 20, 2024, during the ACI Africa General Assembly held in South Africa, marking a significant milestone not only for Kuku but for the entire African aviation community. As a Regional Advisor, Olubunmi Kuku will play a pivotal role in shaping…

TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 aircraft

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Angola’s leading airline and flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A220, an A220-300 from the Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. The aircraft is on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL). The addition of the A220 to the fleet of the state-owned airline is a further step in its modernisation and growth path, which includes a more versatile fleet. The aircraft livery features the PALANCA (black antelope considered a national…

Nigerians Groan, Protest Exorbitant US Visa Processing Fees

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The United States visa applicants, especially those renewing through Drop-box processes, are lamenting extortion by a newly appointed service provider, OIS Services. Many of the applicants at the Idowu Taylor, Lagos, office of the visa processing firm are piqued by the introduction of a submission fee of N48,000 for passport and documents and another charge of N48,000 for collection, totalling N96,000. Some of the applicants who spoke to Aviation Metric said the alleged disorganization and…

Restoring travel joy with travel portal solution to delayed, cancelled flights

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Passengers have been seen bursting into tears, venting their anger on airline staff, and threatening actions when they are maltreated by airlines, WOLE SHADARE writes that a lasting solution may be on the way to address the complaints that have taken the joy out of air travel Weakest link For many years, the Consumer protection unit of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had arguably been the weakest link of the aviation regulatory body. While it was set…

Aviation: FG alerts concessionaires on taking over workers’ liabilities

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the new focus with the concession of some airports in Nigeria is to ensure that would-be concessionaires take over the liabilities they meet and to ensure that no worker of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) loses his job. The Minister who spoke on the sidelines of the launch of the travel portal by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the weekend said he…

Nigeria to shift foreign traffic imbalance to domestic carriers

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said Nigeria is committed to expanding local airline capacity, aiming to shift the air traffic imbalance from foreign carriers to domestic operators. He disclosed this recently at the International Route Development Conference, Network Cargo 2024, in Moscow, Russia. The Minister stated that the nation’s aviation sector has significant untapped potential, which the government is determined to develop. He emphasised that most international traffic originating from Nigeria…

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