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FAAN: Despite high charges, Nigeria’s aviation pricing falls short of reality

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Henry Agbebire, said the recent classification of Nigeria by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as one of the countries with aviation charges above the global average fits neatly into a long-standing narrative, depicting Africa as expensive, Nigeria as difficult, and airlines as victims. He noted that IATA is not entirely wrong if they consider aviation charges across…

Jet Fuel Crisis: Rano Air Blinks First

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

The recent decision by Rano Air to suspend select flight routes is not merely a strategic pivot by a single carrier; it is a loud, distressing alarm for an industry on the brink, writes WOLE SHADARE Rano Air’s decision to scale back its operations is the latest domino to fall in a crisis fueled by an astronomical spike in Jet A1 fuel prices, prompting industry experts to sound the alarm about the future of domestic travel. On…

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,…

IATA: Prolonged Middle East conflict may lead to imminent jet fuel shortages

Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Director of Flight and Technical Operations at the International Air Transport Association, Stuart Fox, has warned that if the war in the Middle East continues, it won’t be long before the world sees fuel shortfalls. Flexibility, he said, could help the industry make better use of fuel and keep schedules intact, stressing that the recent pressure on the global supply of aviation fuel due to the war in the Middle East has put a spotlight on…

Sky Signals: Reflections on Strategy, Systems, and the Power of Aviation, by Kila

Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Sky Does Not Lie There is a temptation, especially in countries where optimism is both a necessity and a habit, to treat aviation as spectacle. We admire the aircraft, we celebrate new routes, and we announce terminals with ceremony and photographs. We speak of national carriers with the language of pride, sometimes even of destiny. In these moments, aviation becomes theatre—visible, impressive, reassuring. Prof. Kila Aviation, in truth, is not theatre. It is a…

NAAPE Warns of Imminent Safety Risks, Job Losses Amid Jet Fuel Crisis

Posted on May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has raised a red flag over the escalating Jet A1 crisis in Nigeria, which has reached a boiling point. The association’s stance highlights a dangerous intersection between economic instability and physical flight safety. NAAPE is alarmed by early indicators that some operators are already restructuring their operations in response to this crisis. The recent announcement by Rano Air of a reduction in operational routes, it said,…

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….

The Truth Behind “High Aviation Charges”: Why Nigeria Must Be Judged Fairly

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

By Henry Agbebire The recent classification of Nigeria by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as one of the countries with aviation charges above the global average has triggered an expected reaction. It is a headline that fits neatly into a long-standing narrative, depicting Africa as expensive, Nigeria as difficult, and airlines as victims. But like many global generalisations, the truth is far more instructive and complex. IATA is not entirely wrong if we consider…

MMA2: How diplomacy succeeded over litigation

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Wole Shadare

For the Nigerian aviation industry, the end of this imbroglio is more than just a settlement; it is the removal of a sovereign risk tag that has kept international airport investors away from the shores for two decades, writes WOLE SHADARE For two decades, the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) stood as both a monument to Nigerian ingenuity and a tombstone for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). It was a “Cold War” fought not with tanks, but…

₦9bn Debt: Ground Handlers Move to Halt Operations, Airlines Risk Service Disruption

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Operators’ silence irks AGHAN The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has escalated its standoff with domestic airlines, moving toward withdrawing services due to an outstanding debt exceeding ₦9 billion. The five major handling companies involved are NAHCO, SAHCO, Butake, Precision, and Swissport. If services are withdrawn, both domestic and international flight operations across Nigeria will face near-total disruption, as these firms provide the critical ground support required for any flight to depart or arrive. Following the expiration of…

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