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Whatever the argument is, the truth is that Lagos airport as it is today cannot be ranked favourably with some of its peers in many parts of the world. Successive governments have promised to deliver on how to make Lagos airport rank alongside OR Tambo, Bole International Airport, Mohammed V Airport, and Casablanca but that has not come to fruition. Many hope that the planned aerotropolis of Lagos airport whether now or in the future…

The first Nigerian pilot, Capt Bob Hayes would continue to be in the news for all the right reasons. His exploits in the field of aviation as a pilot who opened the floodgates for young Nigerians to embrace flying can never be over-emphasised. It was an evening of celebration of the iconic airman. Left to Capt Bob Hayes, he wouldn’t want an elaborate celebration. A very modest man who inspite of his accomplishments remains very humble…

The Phillips Consulting Limited’s Nigeria’s aviation industry 2022 survey report is a must-read for industry stakeholders. WOLE SHADARE who was at a Breakfast meeting held by the firm in Lagos recently to discuss challenges in the aviation industry observes how issues highlighted in the report could shape airline business, and customer service and help the growth of a sector with enormous potential The COVID-19 damage In 2020, the aviation industry in Nigeria was decimated by COVID-19, with…

For African carriers and some governments in Africa restricting air services to poorly served African destinations, the question is, what are they really protecting? WOLE SHADARE writes that the continent may actually be shooting itself in the foot with protectionism, constricting air traffic growth   Constrictions amid huge potential Aviation has the potential to make an important contribution to economic growth and development within Africa. Air transport can open and connect markets, facilitating trade and enabling local…

Ethiopian Airlines is in the eyes of the storm. The carrier is so successful that its success is becoming a huge problem for many airlines and other stakeholders who likened its role in many parts of Africa as predatory, writes, WOLE SHADARE Burden of success Never has success become a huge burden than what the best airline in Africa is going through at the moment. Is Ethiopian Airlines a victim of its own success? The…

Airports are more than runways and terminals. Airports are powerful engines of economic growth and possibility for local communities not only in Nigeria but across the globe, writes, WOLE SHADARE More airports spring up In Nigeria, airports are springing up at an alarming rate. In fact, cities of less than 100 kilometers are now been connected by air through aerodromes that state governments are constructing; one as a tool for winning elections, attracting economic prosperity to…

Few airlines are on the verge of joining existing ones to broaden space for competition. WOLE SHADARE writes that travelers will mostly take advantage of the glut for a better deal Bitter pill Nigerian airlines and by extension, the aviation industry in Nigeria suffered some grueling experiences that threatened the survival of the entire industry. The coronavirus pandemic like every other part of the world affected the country. Even before the outbreak, the outlook for the world…

Nigeria’s aviation industry in the past seven years has not done badly. The sector has been resilient enough to withstand shocks. Taking a holistic review of the industry, it can be said to have done relatively well despite many challenges that are yet to be resolved. Overall, it can be scored highly, writes WOLE SHADARE   Evolving aviation industry The aviation industry has come to represent a significant aspect of people’s lives in more evolving…

Nigeria has tried unsuccessfully to set up a national airline. At a point, it looked like another exercise in futility, but the Nigeria Air project is presently sounding realistic and sets to launch in the next few weeks, writes WOLE SHADARE Huge fillip The Nigeria Air project is gaining currency and the detailed progression of the exercise by the Federal Government through the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to birth a new national carrier that…

Nigerians are said to be paying the highest travel fares in the world. The route is said to produce a high yield. Government is helpless, the country lacks strong indigenous carriers to compete with their counterparts with Nigerians at the mercy of foreign airlines’, writes WOLE SHADARE   Long in coming Many saw it coming. The airlines and their representative body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of an impending hike in international airfares….