Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Unions: Growing debt crisis threatens aviation safety

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has sounded a critical alarm over a growing debt crisis threatening to paralyse Nigeria’s aviation industry. The union warns that massive unpaid liabilities from airlines, operators, and inter-agency defaults are actively compromising the safety, stability, and long-term sustainability of the sector. In a sharply worded statement, ANAP Secretary-General, AbdulRasaq Saidu, revealed that the ballooning debt burden has stripped key aviation agencies of their financial muscle. This severe…

Air Peace acquires E175, expands fleet

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace Limited, has acquired a brand-new Embraer E175 aircraft to Nigeria, marking another significant milestone in its unwavering commitment to providing world-class air travel across Nigeria, the West Coast of Africa and beyond. The arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft—the first brand-new Embraer E175 in the airline’s fleet- further underscores Air Peace’s strategic investment in a young, modern, and fuel-efficient fleet designed to support its expanding domestic, regional, and international…

The deepening dilemma of Nigeria’s aviation funding

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In the high-stakes world of aviation, safety margins are rarely compromised by a single failure; they erode slowly under the weight of systemic neglect. Right now, the financial crisis rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) exposes a complex industry dilemma, writes WOLE SHADARE The financial crisis rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken a dramatic turn, with the agency’s unions warning of total operational insolvency as domestic debt hits ₦34.69 billion and foreign…

NASS Bill Proposing 16% Slash to NCAA Revenue Sparks Industry Row

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

A bill is currently before the National Assembly seeking to reduce the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge from 56% to 40%, while increasing NAMA’s share from 22% to 40%. This has incurred the wrath of the in-house unions made up of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), NCAA Branch and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) NCAA Branch. What makes the current proposal…

Infrastructure strain: Stakeholders push to hike NAMA’s ticket revenue share

Posted on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Aviation experts are warning that Nigeria’s airspace safety hinges on an urgent, radical overhaul of how the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is funded. The alarm comes amid intense industry debate over a proposal to aggressively hike NAMA’s share of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge (TSC/CSC) from its current 23% to a staggering 60%. Far from a petty turf war for institutional advantage, industry stakeholders argue that the proposal reflects the…

Delta Elevates the LAX Experience with New Delta One Lounge Expansion

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its premium footprint at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the official opening of Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge. Located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2, this intimate new space marks the latest milestone in Delta’s aggressive expansion strategy, solidifying its position as the U.S. airline with the most expansive global lounge network. “This investment remains congruent with our strategy of elevating the premium…

Bristow Group debuts Africa’s first oil & gas Airbus H160 in Nigeria

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move that significantly raises the bar for offshore logistics in Africa’s aviation landscape, Bristow Helicopters has formally introduced the state-of-the-art Airbus H160 helicopter into service in Nigeria. The unveiling, which took place in Lagos on Thursday, July 2, 2026, marks the first time this next-generation, medium-twin platform has been deployed anywhere on the African continent to support the energy sector and search-and-rescue (SAR) operations. The high-profile event drew key aviation regulators, energy sector…

Achimugu, Bags 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award

Posted on July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and the promotion of passenger rights in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The award was presented at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja by the African Brands delegation led by Mr Godwin Enesi Chatta. Speaking, Chatta affirmed that as Director, Achimugu…

Africa records highest global baggage mishandling rate despite 23% drop, SITA report

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lost, baggage manhandling cost global aviation $6.3 billion annually The global aviation industry is making significant strides in tackling baggage mishandling, but Africa continues to lag behind, recording the highest baggage mishandling rate of any region globally. According to the newly released 2026 SITA Baggage IT Insights Report—the 20th annual edition of the industry benchmark—airlines and airports worldwide slashed global mishandling rates by 23% in 2025. However, Africa remains a stark outlier, recording…

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