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NSIB secures black boxes from private jet involved in Asaba road incident

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has recovered and secured the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from the Bombardier Challenger CL-601 aircraft, registration N989BC, operated by VMO Aero Limited. Following notification of the occurrence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the NSIB immediately activated its emergency response procedures, deployed a Go Team (investigative team) to the site near Asaba, Delta State, and commenced an investigation into the incident involving the…

SAHCO Drives New Nigeria-UAE, Middle East Airlines Trade Alliances

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its willingness to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while also exploring strategic partnerships with leading Middle Eastern airlines to boost passenger, cargo, and e-commerce activities between the two countries. The Managing Director/CEO, SAHCO, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin, on behalf of the SAHCO Chairman, Barr, Dr Taiwo Afolabi (CON) reiterated on strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing passenger and cargo handling, trade facilitation, e-commerce partnerships…

Keyamo, Kuku, Corporates Rally Behind Aviation Hall of Fame, Preparations Peak

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Inductees’ List Out Soon Preparations are in top gear for the next induction ceremony of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame, with organisers confirming that final screening of nominees has been completed and arrangements are nearing completion. Organisers, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye, say the event will celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. They commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his strong…

Air Peace Launches Historic Lagos-Barbados Flight, Deepens Africa-Caribbean Ties

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), formally welcomed Air Peace at a high-level forum and media launch held at the Indigo Hotel in Barbados, following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026. The forum brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, tourism executives, airline delegates, members of the media and key stakeholders, reflecting growing institutional support for enhanced connectivity between Africa and the…

FAAN Partners International Airlines to Resolve Terminal Bottlenecks

Posted on May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to streamline airport protocol operations and tackle persistent passenger facilitation bottlenecks at the nation’s international gateways. In a strategic alignment meeting held on Thursday last week, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, FAAN’s Directorate of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection engaged directly with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC). The session aimed to establish a seamless interface between the Department of Protocol and Passages…

SAHCO MD visits BASL, to deepen collaboration with terminal operator

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), Mrs Adenike Aboderin, alongside members of the company’s executive management team, paid a courtesy visit to Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration and deepen operational synergy within Nigeria’s aviation sector. The meeting, which brought together key officials from both organisations, provided an opportunity for extensive discussions on…

Ebola Threat: NCAA Mandates Strict Airport Screenings, Airline Surveillance

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a high-alert directive to all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria, ordering immediate, enhanced port health surveillance at all international airports. The NCAA directed airlines, airport operators and other aviation stakeholders to intensify public health surveillance measures following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This swift regulatory intervention follows the World Health Organisation’s (WHO)…

Pioneer Airlines gets AOC, transitions to scheduled operations, Minister lauds project

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In a move set to redefine regional connectivity, Pioneer Airlines received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The certificate, which marks the final regulatory green light for flight operations, was presented by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Chris Najomo, to the airline’s management team at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. While the airline has been cleared for non-scheduled (charter) operations, Pioneer Airlines’ leadership confirmed that…

ValueJet Expands Connectivity with New Owerri–Abuja, Accra–Banjul Routes

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has announced the launch of two new routes as part of its continued commitment to expanding connectivity, enhancing passenger convenience, and strengthening regional integration across West Africa. Starting on May 18, 2026, the airline will operate daily flights between Owerri and Abuja, creating a direct and efficient link between the South-East region and Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The route is expected to serve the growing travel needs of business professionals, government officials, families, students,…

Prof Anthony Kila begins weekly aviation column, ‘Sky Signals’ for Aviation Metric

Posted on May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The launch of “Sky Signals” by Prof. Anthony Kila is a defining moment for Aviation Metric, signalling a shift from routine industry reporting to high-level strategic discourse. The prospect of Kila contributing to Aviation Metric is a powerful alignment of industry expertise and specialised media. Given his history as a Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development and his role at the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), his insights would bring a high-level academic and strategic rigour to the platform….

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