Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Assessing economic, safety concerns of private airstrips

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

There are several arguments for and against airstrips, including economic benefits and potential for illegal activities, writes, WOLE SHADARE Debate Heated arguments ensued among some members of the House of Representatives asking the Federal Government to soft pedal on the licensing of airstrips or airfields to individuals. The initial reaction was an interpretation that the lawmakers’ action was directed at the licence granted to the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo. In a swift…

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Awaits three others, customers make 1,340 A350-1000 orders Sept 2024 Ethiopia’s national carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African-based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. To date, Ethiopian Airlines operates…

Leveraging travel with sports: Adeboya wins Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup series

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Amolegbe, Daisi Olotu win second, third positions Victors to compete in grand finals in Turkiye In a bid to combine leisure with sports development, Turkish Airlines with the biggest connections in the global airline business held the 9th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup tournament bringing together golf talents across the country. The corporate golf tournament is globally renowned and continues to draw high-profile participants, serving as a vibrant intersection of sport, business, and global…

Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Plaudits have come the way of the Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for reforms he has brought to the agency. The commendation is coming from the spokesman for African Aviation Renaissance Group (AARG), Comrade Akanbi Adimula, adding that the NCAA has once again reinforced the time-tested solution to the challenge of leadership and position mismatch in our national life. Adimula stated that in early 2024 when the Minister of Aviation effected changes…

Ibom Air acquires two CRJ 900 aircraft

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Ibom Air has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE. The formal reception took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft was received by Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno stated, “The addition of these two CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft is an assurance of our administration’s continuous support for Ibom Air and a strict adherence…

Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has clarified that the responsibility of the owners of private airstrips rests with just the building of the runway and terminal building, adding the facility, after that is completely handed over to the Federal Government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that controls the country’s airspace. Keyamo clarified a motion moved by a House of Representative member calling on the Minister to revoke the…

NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed the integrity and capabilities of its consumer protection directorate staff to promptly and adequately address passengers’ complaints at airports across the country and urged passengers to approach them whenever the need arises. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate, Mr. Michael Achimugu explained that following the launch of the consumer protection portal on September 19th 2024, passengers’ experience, service delivery and responses from airlines…

NCAA: Crashed helicopter misconstrued for ‘scrap’ says aircraft airworthy

Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NCAA unveils record of crashed helicopter The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo said the record of the details of the crashed S76C+Helicopter at the Bonny Finima last week was entirely different from the one described as ‘scrap’ by a section of the media, describingthe entire narrative as false. Najomo who spoke with Aviation Metric Wednesday morning said the media was free to get the details and history of the…

Ground Handlers: Battling high charges amid existential threat

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The aviation ground handling sector is at a crossroads. Its survival can no longer be sustained with the current handling charges. They face an existential threat, writes, WOLE SHADARE Critical role Ground handling plays a crucial role in the aviation industry. It encompasses various services provided on the ground to ensure the smooth operation of flights. In aviation, the term “ground handling” refers to the wide range of services provided to facilitate an aircraft flight or…

Boeing to develop credit facility for Nigerian airlines to facilitate operating leases

Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

To partner Banks in Nigeria, Africa Trade Investment insurance, Invites Minister, operators, others to Dublin for summit Aircraft giant, Boeing said it has been working with several banks in Nigeria and Africa Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to develop a Credit Enhancement product specifically for Nigeria to facilitate operating leases by providing an additional layer of security to global lessors who may have shown interest in the region. The American company is equally coordinating…

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