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Alex Cruz Quits AS BA CEO In Major IAG Management Reshuffle

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Surprise move sees Aer Lingus CEO Sean Doyle step in to replace Cruz Alex Cruz will step down as British Airways’ CEO with immediate effect to be replaced by Aer Lingus CEO Sean Doyle, parent group IAG announced today. IAG chief executive Luis Gallego, who recently took over from Willie Walsh, made the reshuffle and appointed Aer Lingus’ chief corporate affairs officer, Donal Moriarty, as BA’s interim CEO. “We’re navigating the worst crisis faced…

The imperative of strengthening NCAA for efficient oversight

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was established by Decree 49 of 1999 of the statutory responsibilities of ensuring regulating, monitoring and promotion of the safety, security, economic and reliability of air navigation oversight in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standard and recommended practices. Prior to 1989, the regulations of the aviation industry as well as provision of air traffic services were carried out by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of the Federal…

Southern Africa’s economy in jeopardy over restrictions, AASA CEO Zweigenthal warns

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Survival, recovery require govts’ engagement at highest levels The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with nearly five million jobs in the region are in jeopardy as a result of the continued imposition of inconsistent and arbitrary restrictions on air travel. At the same time, AASA called for the region’s governments to prioritise support for their entire air transport and tourism industries, including private…

Restrictions Slow Africa’s Aviation Rebound

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The damage to air travel from COVID-19 extends into the long-term as African air travel is severely impacted with a slow rebound of the continent’s airlines, Wole Shadare writes Slow measures The commercial aviation industry rebound from COVID-19 is underway, with the number of flights starting to gradually increase, but widespread recovery could take several years. Most governments in Africa have eased lock-down with the lifting of ban on air travel. Domestic air travel…

Airlines set to burn through $70bn cash in 2021

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Alarm bells are ringing as global airlines are set to lose up to $70bn in 2021, this is coming as carriers around the world will hemorrhage around $77 billion of cash in the second half of 2020, equivalent to $13 billion a month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Despite desperate attempts by airlines to slash costs by 50% and a general resumption of flights in the second quarter of 2020, IATA estimates…

Star Orient Aviation Repositions, Expands Board

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Star Orient (Aviation) Nigeria, a leading indigenous aviation services company has repositioned for improved efficiencies and competitiveness by strengthening its Board of Directors through the appointment of experienced professionals into its leadership. According to the firm, “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Trenchard Isaac Adewole and Col Richard Westley (rtd) OBE to Star Orient at such a challenging but yet exciting time as we continue to drive our growth strategy and build deeper relationships with…

Pressure Mounts On EU Countries To Swap Quarantine For Testing

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

European aviation bodies are urging countries in the EU to replace quarantine measures with passenger testing ahead of the usually busy holiday season at the end of the year. They argued that quarantines will prevent people from travelling to visit friends and families during winter. Following their call to action together with the wider travel and tourism sectors in a letter to European Commission President von der Leyen on 17 September, aviation bodies ACI EUROPE, Airlines…

COVID-19 Scam: Travellers Lament Frustration At Airports

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

It is frustration galore for many Nigerians arriving the country from overseas as they complain about the cumbersome and difficult procedures they have had to face for the COVID-19 test on arrival. Some of the passengers have alleged cases of duplicated charges for the COVID- 19 tests yet they end up not being tested as the designated labs cannot be found. Even when found, some of the labs are beyond reach. In one video seen…

National Assembly begins review of civil aviation Acts, holds public hearing

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has begun a process of amending the Civil Aviation Acts 2006 with a three-day public hearing on the six Executive Bills brought to the National Assembly. The public starts today. The Bills are seeking to amend certain aspects of the Acts establishing the six agencies being superintended by the Ministry of Aviation. The agencies include, 1) Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), 2) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN),…

NOVA Merchant Bank appoints Ude Acting MD/CEO, Okoya as Executive Director

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Wole Shadare

NOVA Merchant Bank, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nath Ude as its Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective 3rd of October 2020 subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Nath is a seasoned Banker whose experience cuts across three continents in world class financial institutions. He has held several senior banking positions internationally and in Nigeria including Executive Director First City Monument Bank (FCMB)…

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