Aviation

     Delay, cancellations mount A major crisis looms in Nigeria’s aviation sector as the gap between infrastructure to match the growing travel population continues to widen, Woleshadare.net has learnt. The lack of infrastructure at many of the aerodromes has led to flight delays and cancellations, thereby frustrating air travellers.   Domestic airlines operating in Nigeria recorded 30,214 cases of delayed flights between January and December 2017, according to figures released by the Consumer Protection…

 The Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, otherwise known as MMA2, is becoming a nest for domestic airlines, as virtually all the major airlines with the exception of one now operate from the terminal, regarded as Nigeria’s best run terminal. Nigeria’s biggest airline by fleet size and traffic, Air Peace had last week announced plans to operate from the terminal starting from January 2, 2019. The airline in a statement, said it is moving a part of…

Aviation Editor of New Telegraph Newspapers and CEO of Woleshadarenew, Wole Shadare, has been named Best Aviation Analytic Writer of the Year at ninth Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV). It is Nigeria’s most prestigious air transport development awards which have become the benchmark for excellence in promoting best practice and innovation. Shadare also won the 8th edition in the same category. Speaking at the event which held on Sunday at Oriental Hotels, Lagos, Head of the event committee,…

”We are poised to take AIB to higher level” Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Akin Olateru, an aircraft engineer shone brightly at the just conclude Nigeria’s prestigious 9th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards as the he bagged the most outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) award. Olateru is the first recipient of the award which was voted for by important stakeholders in the air transport sector through online selection process. Just last year, Olateru who was appointed…

  Plane undergoes scrutiny, declared unserviceable Aircraft components servicing may come under scrutiny following the depressuration incident on-board Enugu-Lagos bound Air Peace aircraft, which elicited air rage by travelling passengers. This is coming as one of the passengers recounted ordeal aboard the aircraft that lost cabin pressure. A source in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), who spoke to Woleshadarenews under condition of anonymity, said the aviation regulatory is ascertaining whether the alleged lack of…

  Investigation will be thorough-Agency Airline clarifies incident The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident that reportedly occurred in the airline’s Lagos-Enugu service last Friday. The Enugu bound flight had suffered depressurization problem in the air leading to all the passengers not being able to use the overhead oxygen masks with many of them claiming that they were faulty. The situation led to pandemonium onboard and…

  Aviation, probably more than any other mode of transportation, is greatly affected by weather. From thunderstorms to reduced visibility due to hazy conditions, every phase of flight has the potential to be impacted by weather. Nigeria, Ghana and other West African countries are some of the places in the world where harmattan haze still bring flight operations to a halt. The trend has become wearily familiar. As a result, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…

In recognition of its corporate social responsibility, Consistent support to Project Pinkblue and contribution to Cancer control in Nigeria, Dana Air has been honored with the Humanitarian Partner’s Award by Project Pinkblue, a nongovernmental organization in Abuja   The airline was honored alongside select Governors, Celebrities, Wives of Governors, volunteers, Senators, Ministers and survivors for their contribution to the fight against cancer in Nigeria, at an event to raise funds for victims of cancer held…

  * IATA cautions on airport privatization/concession Wole Shadare (Geneva, Switzerland) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday in faraway Geneva, Switzerland forecast a very bleak 2019 for Nigeria and African airlines, saying that the continent’s carriers are expected to report a $300 million net loss in 2019 (slightly improved from the $400 million net loss in 2018). Ironically, while African airlines are expected to lose $300 million in 2019, other region’ carriers’ in North America,…

Slow technology deployment derails sector’s gains   Lack of deployment of adequate technology is derailing the gains the aviation industry in Nigeria would have made, Woleshadarenew has leant. Most of the technologies at the airports are either not performing optimally or are lacking or outdated, thereby leading to financial bleeding by airlines, airport operators and various service providers. In most parts of the world, more advanced technologies are deployed to cut time wasted on passenger…