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X-raying issues, gains of $300 helicopter levy controversy

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

By Wole Shadare No end in sight The last may not have been heard about the helicopter levy introduced by Naebi Dynamic Concept Limited and approved by the Federal Government. There is no end in sight to the controversy generated by the introduction of a $300 helicopter landing levy for oil and gas companies. The Federal Government under former President Muhammadu Buhari had, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, introduced the…

Reprieve as dry-lease option beckons for carriers

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Prospecting in the African continent is difficult ostensibly operating with barely enough working capital. With the Federal Government’s softening of the ground again for dry-leases, WOLE SHADARE writes that it is imperative to take advantage of these lease arrangements to empower Nigerian airlines Reprieve Nigerian airlines face a huge reprieve from aircraft lessors as they are prepared to return to favourable aircraft lease arrangements with dry leases. The willing carriers are set to return to a cost-effective way…

Aircraft Supply Crisis: Tripple Whammy On Revenue, Costs, Performance

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

With aircraft production delays stretching into the next decade and maintenance backlogs worsening, airlines are being forced to rethink their expansion plans. Nigerian carriers are already reeling under many issues that threaten their existence. This additional global issue has taken a huge toll on them, compounding aircraft in their feet to an abysmal level, fuelled by an under-capacity problem, writes WOLE SHADARE Struggle to keep pace Aircraft manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand,…

Dissecting Africa’s aviation resilience amid challenges

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India may have come and gone, Africa’s aviation took the centre stage and came under scrutiny as the event highlights growth potential, opportunity and challenges, writes, WOLE SHADARE Crossroads, challenges Last week, the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) press conference in New Delhi, India, highlighted key insights into the continent’s aviation landscape, revealing promising opportunities and formidable barriers. With…

Tinubu’s administration restores confidence in aviation sector

Posted on June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has done remarkably well in aviation. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has matched his words with action to improve the dwindling fortune of the sector, even though he still has a long way in totally turning it around, writes WOLE SHADARE It is two years since Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as President. The administration before Tinubu’s handed over a sector in need of urgent surgical operations to tackle the…

MMIA: Decaying aerodrome yearning for transformation

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The age-long decay of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos stares everyone in the face despite FAAN’s intervention to arrest the drift. The disclosure of a new world-class and smart aerodrome by Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo has given way to rays of hope, writes, WOLE SHADARE Hope lost Despite palliative measures from the Federal Government to sustain the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, indications have shown that the terminal can no longer work effectively. The airport terminal is…

Unserved routes: Can Pan-African airline group plug the gaps?

Posted on May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 by Wole Shadare

While pan-African airline, Air Afrique, is no longer with us, the current aviation market is dominated by non-African airlines. WOLE SHADARE writes that the continent’s carriers can synergise to fill the gap to provide efficient air transportation Slow pace Africa is a rapidly growing continent with a population of well over a billion. Its landmass is around three times larger than Europe’s and is home to some of the planet’s most packed conurbations. Despite an extraordinary population surge over…

Bird Strikes: The Dangers, Consequences

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The predicaments of airlines are mounting and further exacerbated by the high recurrence of bird strikes, writes WOLE SHADARE Challenges Bird strikes are one of the challenges facing airlines, especially during the rainy seasons. In Nigeria, bird strikes occur at all times. Although the amount of money spent by airlines to repair their aeroplanes is unknown, experts put the figure at over N20 billion annually. A bird strike—sometimes called bird ingestion, birds hit, or bird aircraft…

Nigeria Airlines’ Manifest Shambolic Service Delivery

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Poor service delivery by airlines in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with indiscriminate rescheduling of flights being a major issue, writes WOLE SHADARE Bad reputation Virtually all the airlines in the country seem to be slugging it out for competition for the most egregious offender in flight rescheduling and poor service delivery. Very few offer a modicum of good service while majority of them do not care about the terrible service they deliver…

Time to address embarrassingly low intra-African air connectivity

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air travel plays a critical role in fostering economic growth, regional integration, and connectivity, yet its demand dynamics in Africa remain underexplored, writes WOLE SHADARE Africa’s transport system is characterised by limited connectivity and underdeveloped infrastructure in many areas, which has historically constrained mobility. However, recent trends reveal a remarkable shift, with air travel demand experiencing a negligible increase, underscoring the continent’s emerging potential within the global aviation market. The continent’s transportation network encompasses a…

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