Aviation

    Would an Africa in which Africans require no visas to travel boost prospects for intra-continental trade? WOLE SHADARE writes that the advantages far outweighs short comings if Africa must promote trade, commerce and overcome the hurdles of intra-African travels Policy change Sometimes, unilateral openings pay. Federal Government’s decision to extend the “visa-on-arrival” facility to all African countries is a welcome decision and one that would have great impact on trade, investments and tourism. Despite fears…

  British Airways’ tech experts say the possibilities for 3D printing in aviation are limitless and share predictions of how 3D printers could transform the industry In the future machines could routinely be used to create aircraft parts, reducing delays for customers Initiative is part of airline’s flight path to net zero carbon emissions by 2050   British Airways is exploring the possibility of using 3D printers to create aircraft parts in the future. These…

  How states abandoned N542bn airport projects   Bayelsa State, with over N60 billion investment on its airport, is yet to get approval to put it to use just as eight other states spent huge sums of money only to abandon their airport projects, WOLE SHADARE reports It is normal for state governors to dream big, achieve high level of independence for their states and take decisions that will boost tourism generally. This perhaps could…

  It was a torrent of encomiums and recognition for the Commissioner of the Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria, Engr. Akin Olateru, as he received accolades from three different organisations in the last one week for his outstanding leadership in aviation development. His outstanding leadership has ensured the continuous safety of the Nigerian airspace and has made the Bureau one of the leading accident investigating bodies in the world. The Commissioner was recently bestowed with the…

The renowned Argungu fishing festival will receive a breath of new life in 2020 after 10 years of abandonment. This was the promise made by Otunba Segun Runsewe while receiving a full strength delegation led by the Emir of Argungu in Kebbi State, HRH. Alhaji Samaria Mohammed Mera(CON) to the headquarters of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Displaying several publicity/promotional materials specially prepared by NCAC to prosecute the 2020 edition of the festival,…

  For years, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) seems to have slumbered. WOLE SHADARE writes that its action against Turkish Airlines and quick compliance could open a fresh vista of aviation regulation Fresh vista Not many remember the last time the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) came down hard on foreign airlines for perceived violation of passengers’ rights or maltreatment particularly of Nigerian passengers. Last week’s threat by the agency to sanction Turkish Airlines was applauded…

  Faults taxes, fuelling, charges   The Director-General, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac, said setting up a new airline in Africa is a risky business, stressing that high level of operating costs prevents creation of new airlines in the continent. The IATA boss, who disclosed this to Woleshadarenews on the sidelines of presentations at the just concluded IATA Media Day held in Geneva, Switzerland, attributed the risks to high cost of operations and poor…

Boeing will suspend production of its 737 Max jets starting in January, the company announced Monday. The company said no layoffs or furloughs are expected at this time as a result of the decision. The decision comes after Boeing board members met Monday to consider suspending or shutting down production of its 737 Max jets, which have been grounded for almost nine months, reports Reuters. “We believe this decision is least disruptive to maintaining long-term…

Dana Air has won an award as the Best Airline in Passenger Facilitation at the 10th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards held recently at Oriental Hotels, Lagos    The Airline’s Media and Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa while speaking to newsmen after receiving the award on behalf of Dana Air said, we are excited about this. We got similar award last 2 years as best airline, last also and this year, we just got this. This only demonstrates…

  Minister, Turkish chiefs meet, begins freight of passengers’ baggage   Nigeria, huge market to toy with-Stakeholders Embattled Turkish Airlines has held a meeting with the Acting Director-General, Captain Abdullahi Sidi with a pledge to commence immediately freight of all left over passengers’ baggage in Turkey to Nigeria. The freighting which commenced week Friday will continue till December 17, 2019 according to NCAA spokesman, Sam Adurogboye. Consequently, the aviation regulatory body said it expects strict compliance to…