Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Why FAAN restricts cargo operations to designated areas, imposes N5000 non-compliant levy-Orah

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Dismisses extortion allegation of officers The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on cargo agents travellers and all people dealing in cargo to restrict their cargo operations to designated cargo areas by utilizing proper vehicles, and personnel and to pay the necessary levies. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Tuesday said FAAN’s cargo policies are designed to ensure adherence to international best practices,…

NAMA guarding against collision, airfield threat with SMR

Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Air traffic control is a critical aspect of aviation safety. It involves managing the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safety. WOLE SHADARE writes that NAMA is improving air safety with Surface Movement Radar (SMR) at Lagos and Abuja airports Safety appraisal Keeping track of ground traffic at airports is particularly important at a time when runway safety incidents appear to be surging. For some, the two major airports in Nigeria,…

Virgin Atlantic posts strong load factor on Lagos route

Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airline chief urges strong regional connectivity for Nigerian carriers Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Jarvinen has expressed the carrier’s commitment to continue to service the London-Lagos route. The airline has equally maintained a strong load factor of between 85 and 90 per cent on the lucrative destination. Jarvinen spoke to Aviation Metric at a recognition breakfast with travel agents in Lagos last week in Lagos. He advised Nigerian carriers to help solve the…

Nigeria, Brazil hold talks, initiate direct flight operations

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

FG designate, Air Peace, Caverton to Brazil, sets up draft committee Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has begun high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The discussion with the Brazilian Envoy resulted from the directive handed to the Minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to open BASA talks with Brazil after the President…

Delta, United, Emirates get exemption to sell tickets in dollars

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Under ‘Open Skies’, US currency is mode of transaction Three international airlines operating to Nigeria are exempted from selling tickets in the local currency- Naira. The exemption sets them apart from carriers that are required to sell air tickets in Naira as required by the country’s law. Two of the airlines, Delta and United Airlines are United States-based carriers that sell tickets in dollars in line with the ‘Open Skies’ policy between Nigeria and…

Delta to increase capacity, begins NY-Lagos route Dec

Posted on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

From December and continuing through February, Delta Air Lines will start daily nonstop flights on its New York JFK – Lagos route —an increase in the number of flights of 133%. During this period, Delta will transition from the Airbus A330-200, which accommodates 223 passengers, to the more spacious Airbus A330-900neo, capable of carrying 281 passengers. This strategic enhancement not only signifies an increase in capacity but also aims to provide an elevated travel…

NAMA’ s move to complete Surface Movement Radar for Lagos, Abuja airports ‘ll curb airside, ground incidents, others

Posted on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NAMA sensitizes stakeholders The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is on the verge of completing the installation of Surface Movement Radar (SMR) for the country’s two busiest aerodromes of Lagos and Abuja. The installation of this safety ground surveillance tool would help to detect negligent and criminal activities on the ground that are inimical to air safety including runway incursions, excursions and incidents of stowaway. The SMR projects at both Lagos and Abuja airports…

African airlines demand up by 10.1% in Aug

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with African carriers seeing demands rise by 10.1% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 7.3% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 77.8% (+2.0ppt compared to August 2023). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2%…

Four must-visit places for Nigerians in Miami via Delta’s seamless connections

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

For many who are adventurous and want to have a great vacation, mega carrier, Delta Air Lines has offered an insight into destinations that offer stunning coastlines of Miami, rich cultural experiences and nightlife of Miami to fun-loving Nigerians. Delta offers daily flights from Atlanta to Miami, offering an unforgettable journey to this vibrant city. The carrier said a few destinations are quite like Miami, Florida: vibrant cultures that flourish under the warm embrace of…

Canada to reduce study permits for Nigerians, others

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

Cuts int’l study permit by 10%, improves asylum integrity Budgets $743.5 million to strengthen asylum system in five years Canada is taking far-reaching measures to tackle immigration challenges it faces particularly on job shortages and to improve the integrity of the asylum system. Consequently, the Canadian government has announced key changes to its immigration policies, impacting international students and temporary foreign workers. These changes are set to begin in late 2024 and are part…

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