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SAHCO appoints new executive director

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has appointed Herbert Odika as Executive Director, Operations. This was announced during the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos. Herbert Odika is a professional in aviation ground operational management, business development, sales, and marketing. He is a 2001 graduate of business studies from the University of North London. He started his career in the United Kingdom developing skills and experience in business…

Amid alleged poor Nigeria Air handling, national carrier debate lingers

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

One issue that has dominated national discourse in the past month is Nigeria Air and whether or not Nigeria needs a national airline; the debate that reverberates, write, WOLE SHADARE The big debate The debate for a national carrier for Nigeria will never go away depending on the side or position one takes. It is a position of naysayers and optimists. It is the most contentious debate that no one will ever win until the Federal…

Intrigues over renaming of 15 airports after prominent Nigerians

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

‘Tinubu reaffirmation commendable’ The renaming of 15 airports by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after prominent Nigerians has led to confusion as to who exactly took the glory for honouring some prominent citizens with some aerodromes across the country. It would be recalled that two days before former President Muhammadu Buhari left office, news broke that the former President had indeed re-named the Akure Airport after Dr Bernard Olumuyiwa Aliu, a former President of the…

Green Africa Appoints Ajiboye Co-Chair Safety Review Board

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa, a leading value carrier based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Engr. Kayode Ajiboye as the co-chair of its Safety Review Board. He will assume his role on July 1, 2023. Currently chaired by Capt. Bart Roberts, the Safety Review Board plays a pivotal role in Green Africa’s commitment to safety and operational excellence. The Safety Review Board provides additional independent oversight of Green Africa’s operations to ensure consistent adherence…

C/River appoints ‘inactive’, crop production firm as lease manager for Cally Air

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Cross River State Governor has appointed an ‘inactive’ company, which primary activity at incorporation is crop and animal production, hunting, and related services activities as Lease Manager for Cally Air Aircraft. The Company, Meler’s Global Resources Limited with RC Number 1085541 was incorporated in December 2012 with its address as House 1, Road 16, opposite General Gas Oyo, Oyo State with Mr Eric Atuo having significant control and is inactive in the records of…

IATA absolves self of skyrocketing fares from Nigeria, says fares dominated in USD

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has exonerated itself from the skyrocketing airfares in Nigeria, attributing the exchange rate applied to international flight tickets sold in Nigeria as the reason for the high cost of fares from Nigeria. It also noted that fares are not determined by IATA, saying that it is incorrect to describe them as the “IATA exchange rate”. The clearing house for over 290 international airlines disclosed that airfares for…

AMCON, Arumemi-Ikhide spat deepens over N400 billion Arik, Rockson Engineering Ltd debt

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Asset recovery firm vows to recover N5 trillion debts From all indications, there appears to be no end to the face-off between the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Arik Air founder, Sir Arumemi Johnson regarding the activities of the Receiver Manager of Arik Air Limited, Mr. Kamilu Alaba Omokide, a Senior Vice President at AMCON who is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Arik Air’s founder had accused AMCON of…

Goodbye First Class, hello Business Class

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Once hailed as the epitome of aviation opulence, First Class now bids a subtle adieu, as other cabins ascend to fill its role. The First Class Cabin has long reigned supreme as the peak of luxury in the skies, entrancing passengers with its unparalleled extravagance and enticing airlines to outdo one another in elevating their offerings and curating unforgettable VIP experiences. Nevertheless, the winds of change are blowing across the industry, as airlines navigate the…

Airfares to double on int’l routes as IATA benchmarks ticket sales at N770/$

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

‘New monetary policy to solve airlines’ $800 million trapped funds’ The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for over 290 global airlines would from Wednesday quote ticket prices at N770/$1. The implication is that airfares on international routes would jump astronomically by over 50 percent. A top official of a West Coast airline who pleaded anonymity told Aviation Metric, “Please, be informed that the IATA rate of Exchange (IROE) will increase from…

CRJ 1000: Canada escalates disputed plane face-off, cargo firm labels founder’s claims mischievious

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The war of words between Arik Air (In Receivership) and the airline founder, Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide over the issues surrounding a CRJ1000 aircraft is yet to abate. This is coming as the Canadian government is escalating the matter at the diplomatic level to preserve its interest. Merchant Express Cargo expressed displeasure with some media reports allegedly by Arumemi-Johnson and his lawyers ‘mischievously and wrongly’ painted one of the agents of the Canadian owners of the…

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