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Making connectivity seamless with MMA2 regional operations

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Single-use terminals are gaining traction, particularly in terms of cost-cutting, simplifying navigation, and streamlining operations for airlines. This could also be beneficial for airlines operating from MMA2 to simplify their business, writes WOLE SHADARE Richard Branson’s example When billionaire, Richard Branson, launched Virgin Nigeria in 2004, he was lauded by the then government for bringing a credible national airline to a country with an appalling air safety record. Little could he have imagined that three…

‘Rogue operators’ pose serious threat to safety

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is worried over illegal charter operations in the country. Stakeholders are equally worried. The agency has read the riot act to the perpetrators just like it has done in the past. Can this fresh threat yield any positive results? The onus is on Capt. Chris Najomo and his team, writes, WOLE SHADARE A popular option for the rich Private air charter has become a more popular option for travelers looking…

Slots: Busy airports reach capacity limits

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The slot allocation rules have enabled airlines to enter congested airports and grow their networks at very constrained aerodromes, creating more consumer choice, writes, WOLE SHADARE Slots necessity In a world of constrained airports, the slot system is a necessary framework through which airlines and airports can get the maximum reliable punctual operation of flights. For example, the number of European routes with more than one airline operating has increased by 37% since 2012 with many…

MMA2 Int’l Operations: Key to Nigeria, regional development

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Many international air travelers would choose to travel out of Nigeria through other airports rather than from Lagos if they had a choice because of the hassles associated with passenger facilitation at Lagos airport. The clamour to revisit the approval given to MMA2 to operate flights from the terminal because of hassle-free processes, investment in world-class equipment, and the serene ambiance of the terminal is gaining traction, Writes, WOLE SHADARE Strict requirements Regional airports or terminals…

Tough year for aviation, cautious optimism for 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The year 2023 was tough for the aviation industry in Nigeria. Despite this, the sector still recorded some positives while 2024 could determine whether the sector would get out of the doldrums is a matter for both the policymakers and the players to reposition a sector that urgently needs a rescue, writes, WOLE SHADARE Troubled year The year 2023 came with a lot of troubles for the airlines and they would likely encounter more turbulence in…

Juxtaposing Europe’s airspace gridlock with Africa’s empty skies

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

With European skies and airports resembling M25 at rush hour, airlines struggle to cope with congestion. It is an irony of some sort that while airspace in Europe is congested, Africa’s airspace is virtually empty due to so many factors that have stunted the continent carriers’ growth, Writes, WOLE SHADARE Focus When it comes to congestion, the focus is on Europe. Airspace and airports are clogged by the rising number of arriving and departing aircraft….

Knee-jerk reactions expose aviation soft underbelly

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The past week witnessed one of the best confusion ever witnessed in the country’s aviation sector over United Nigeria’s mistaken flight to Asaba. The NCAA and by extension, the Minister panicked over what should just have gone as one of the mistaken flights. The reaction sent a wrong signal to investors and the global aviation industry, writes, WOLE SHADARE Difficult week The past week was awash with an incident involving an incident involving United Nigeria flight…

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…

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