Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Minister rules out bailout for airlines, sector, says good policies will drive growth

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NCAA to wade into unresolved ticket refunds, launches portal The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ruled out direct disbursement of funds to help airlines cushion the many problems they face. He stated that there is no amount of money the government gives the airlines that can make them survive, explaining that what the carriers and industry need is the right policies. He reiterated that it is the kind of policy…

Nigeria global aviation rating rises to 70.5% after CTC practice direction compliance

Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Last week, the signing of the Cape Town Convention Practice Direction by the Federal Government shot up the country’s image from 49 per cent to 70.5 per cent by the global aviation sector. In a swift response to Nigeria’s bold attempt to fully comply with the Cape Town Convention on dry-leasing of aircraft by preparing and signing the Practice Direction, the Aviation Working Group (Co-chaired by Boeing and Airbus) on Wednesday swiftly adjusted the global…

Gabriel Semelas to lead Airbus in Africa and the Middle East

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airbus has named Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, effective from 1st January 2025. Gabriel Semelas brings more than 24 years of experience in the aeronautical industry, having held key senior executive roles. He returns to Airbus from his current position as Chief Commercial and Financial Officer at Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH in Germany. Before that, he led the contracts team for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business in Africa and the…

NCAA Management, Staff Honour Capt. Chris Najomo At 65

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

The Management and staff of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday, honoured the Acting Director General, of the agency, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, who turned 65. At the brief reception ceremony described as the first of its kind since the inception of NCAA about 25 years ago, the management, staff, and union representatives took turns to eulogize the Ag.DGCA for prioritizing aviation safety, security, and staff welfare. They came out in their numbers…

Redeeming Nigeria’s image with CTC practice direction

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

The signing of Cape Town Convention practice direction is an unprecedented history made and it is a venture that will boost the Nigerian airlines and the entire aviation industry as a whole, writes, WOLE SHADARE CTC domestication Nigeria ratified and domesticated the Cape Town Convention in 2007. It came at a point when it was very difficult to acquire aircraft on wet and dry leases because of the poor safety record of the country’s aviation industry at the time….

Airlines battle low patronage amid soaring airfares

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The high cost of airfares is driving many intending travellers to opt for road travel. Air traffic seems to have taken a dip as most Nigerians can no longer air travel. The average airfare for an hour trip from Abuja to Lagos instance is as high as N150,000 and N200,000 for a one-way ticket depending on the time of purchase. It could be slightly lower if tickets are bought about a month before the intended…

Airbus shores up foothold in Africa, opens customers’ support centre in J’burg

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The recent Airbus global market forecast that predicts that commercial demand for the African continent will reach 1460 passenger and freight aircraft by 2043, comprising 1210 single-aisle aircraft and 250 wide-body aircraft has made the aircraft giant strengthen its presence in the continent. Additionally, Airbus’ Global Services Forecast estimates that Africa will need to introduce 15 000 additional pilots, 20 000 mechanics to meet the surge in air travel demand. The aircraft maker announced the…

CTC Practice Direction: Expert seeks tougher sanction, AOC seizure for violators

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Lists gain for airlines, lauds Minister The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been told to go beyond the Cape Town Practice Direction signing by following up with the slapping of heavy fines on violators. The Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult and a former spokesman for liquidated Nigeria Airways, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo for restoring Nigeria’s reputation on aircraft lease and a…

Nick Fadugba: Aviator par excellence, a life dedicated to Africa’s aviation

Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The African aviation industry last month lost a great aviator, Nicholas Fadugba. He was simply known as Nick in the global aviation industry. He died aged 69. Fadugba was widely respected for his leadership, advocacy and unwavering dedication to advancing aviation across the African continent. As African Business Aviation Association chair from 2018 to 2023, he played a pivotal role in promoting business aviation within Africa, earning recognition for his integrity and vision. His efforts…

Forex scarcity forces operators to ‘cannibalise’ disused airplanes as carriers face existential threat

Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Why 60% aircraft on offshore maintenance can’t return, Operators deplore spare price gouging, scarcity, travellers lament The lack of foreign exchange for airlines to bring back their aeroplanes from maintenance overseas has put enormous pressure on the operators. Some have resorted to ‘cannibalising’ by using some parts of their unserviceable aircraft for the ones in use. Lying on the apron across many of the country’s airports are aircraft without engines and other parts which…

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