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Brand new aircraft: Aviation in Nigeria faces historical changes, growth

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

In the recent past, there have been remarkable transformations in the airline industry, which have influenced economic efficiency and the high degree of competition noticed among operators as Nigerian carriers are donning the sky with brand new airplanes, writes, WOLE SHADARE Historical changes The Nigerian aviation industry has continued to experience historic changes, growth, and development. Gone are the days when over 98 percent of aircraft operating in the country’s sky were over 25 and…

Aeropolitics: Grim future, landmines for Nigerian carriers

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It is almost taken for granted that Nigerian airlines cannot operate international destinations for a long time. This is supported by the fact that many have tried and failed after a short time. One of the major reasons for their failure aside from poor corporate governance, poor equipment, or inadequate equipment is high-wire international aero politics. WOLE SHADARE writes that aero politics is a couch in some unforeseen landmines for Nigerian carriers Fierce battles The aviation…

Aviation stakeholders’ forum: Lessons learned, position taken

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The stakeholders’ forum held last week revealed the precarious situation of the aviation industry. The industry had made some slow progress. Stakeholders who highlighted many of the challenges hoped that the forum would speed up development for the entire aviation value chain, writes, WOLE SHADARE Challenges For more than 30 years, many noticeable challenges in the Nigerian aviation industry have remained unresolved. A highly respected aviator once referred to the country’s aviation as ‘sick’ and devoid…

Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Concern For African Airlines

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

African carriers are focused on survivability and ensuring economic sustainability before they can focus on the environmental aspects. WOLE SHADARE takes a look at how Africa has been left behind with the introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to cut carbon emission Africa left behind African airlines are concerned they may be left behind in the race to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Latin American airlines are equally concerned. Across Europe, fuel…

To breathe, aviation agencies want TSA shackles broken

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The aviation agencies are in dire need of financial independence. They cannot spend what they earn to develop the sector the way they claimed they would have done. Who knows, their agitation could make the Federal Government remove them from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) which has helped to curb massive heists in MDAs but at the same time slowed down developmental projects, Writes, WOLE SHADARE Background The Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy was introduced to…

Poor aircraft utilisation, airlines’ albatross

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian airlines have about the lowest aircraft utilisation in the entire world. Having utilisation of about six hours in a 24-hour period while their counterparts in other countries have between 16 to 18 hours of aircraft operations show how difficult it would be for them to meet operating costs, Writes, WOLE SHADARE Eye opener A visit to the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Saturday night revealed a stark reality about airline operations…

Interrogating NCAA’s six aircraft policy for start-ups, existing carriers

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The new six-aircraft policy of the NCAA for start-ups and existing carriers could set the stage for more problems and erode gains made over the years. Emirates which has over 400 airplanes today started with two airplanes. Ethiopian Airlines which has become a success story in Africa started with just two airplanes to have over 150 aircraft in its fleet. The new policy which is expected to commence in 2025 is anti-aviation development, writes, WOLE…

Nigeria’s aviation space struggling to harness potential @ 63

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The aviation industry in Nigeria has evolved over time in the past 63 years. The sector has made an appreciative impact on one hand and faces numerous other challenges that have hampered it from achieving its potential. The growth in the sector took a long time to achieve. The question is: Is the sector supposed to remain where it is today? The answer is no, writes WOLE SHADARE Peep into sector Despite the aviation industry being…

Reflection on Nigeria’s poor ICAO audit performance

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It is no longer news that Nigeria did not do well in the recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) assessment. The country through the NCAA has an opportunity to close the yawning gaps identified by the ICAO team. The audit has shown where we are as a country, writes, WOLE SHADARE Talking points The recent audit of Nigeria’s aviation industry by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP)- CMA may have…

Correcting new Lagos airport terminal defects amid attendant chaos

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The alluring aesthetics and in-built facilities at the new Lagos International Airport Terminal are a good riposte for the long wait and yearnings of modern air travellers. The long wait for the use of the terminal is over but it is one that comes with pain, chaos, and gridlock, as the multi-million dollar facility is put into use, writes, WOLE SHADARE Making of a defective terminal Not a few people were taken aback when…