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After the demise of the defunct Nigeria Airways, never has the call by Nigerians for a national carrier been given a serious attention by successive government than the desirous of the present government to establish one within the lifespan of its first term. However, discerning minds among the stakeholders in the industry and others within the general travelling public would prefer that whatever the nomenclature that would be given to the planned carrier, be it…

Nigeria’s aviation sector is plagued by many issues. It is not as if other countries are immuned from aviation sector challenges, but they have a way of working around it. In Nigeria, there are issues crippling the industry, stagnating its growth and that of the economy. Concerning the airlines, experts maintain that the problems of indigenous carriers are that they find it difficult to source for funds, as government introduces policies and regulations that infringe…

  Nigeria is coasting home to bagging International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) airport certification. WOLE SHADARE x-rays the huge benefits airlines and service providers could get if the country scales this huge test   Die is cast All is set for the certification of the Lagos, Abuja and two other aerodromes in Nigeria. These aerodromes particularly those in Lagos and Abuja are sure bet to pass the test for the first time since over 60…

  x-rays how Nigeria’s aviation sector could rub off on the economy and add significantly to her Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if the right steps are taken The financial turbulence of the past few years threw a spotlight on many key industries and their respective roles in growth or decline of the Nigerian economy. Little notice was taken of one sector that has consistently been creating and supporting jobs while making significant, to say the…

The era of super jumbo jets seems to be coming to an end. WOLE SHADARE x-rays factors that have led to a shift for smaller, twin-engine planes   The era of jumbo jets seems to be coming to an end. This is due to many factors, which has made airlines to go for wide-body airplanes but not definitely the B747, which ruled the skies for over five decades and the super jumbo A380, considered to…

The frequent incidents of bird strikes have put the total losses incurred by domestic airline operators in Nigeria at over N5 billion annually from various airports across the country. This is coming as operators seek reduction of the crisis.   Consequently, operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have raised the alarm over incessant attacks of migratory birds on aircraft engines, warning that, along with other factors, the attacks may kill the…

For aviation,it’s slow motion   Nigeria’s aviation showed so much promise in the last six months, but was a little bit slow in reaching the promised land. WOLE SHADARE writes Mixed feelings Airport users and air travellers are sharply divided over the performance of aviation industry. The last six months has witnessed both highs and lows but the general consensus is that the sector is more stable than it has ever experienced. The sector has…

  By Wole Shadare Tomorrow, May 7, 2017, Nigeria’s best run terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) will be ten. It is ten years of remarkable excellence; one that shows resilience and determination of the promoters that Nigerians can indeed live up to the billing when the chips are down. The MMA2 is a clear case of resilience to bequeath to Nigeria, aviation infrastructure that many have accepted that is best run and world class…

By Steve Omolale The 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln, once said, “It often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear to do wrong.” Come May, this year, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, which is a product of the courage to dare to do right, will be 10 years old and it will roll out the drums, blow the trumpets amidst pomp and colours to celebrate this landmark anniversary. This…