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Africa’s passenger demand growth up by 10% in January

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

African airlines saw a 14.9% year-on-year increase in demand just as capacity was up 11.2% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 75.9% (+2.4 ppt compared to January 2024). This was disclosed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in a data released for January 2025 showing global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year….

Jibodu: Why airlines can’t breakeven

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Urges carriers to embrace dry-lease option The Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA2), Remi Jibodu said it is practically impossible for airlines to break-even because of high Banks’ interest rates and other challenges that the carriers are faced with. He reiterated that the high interest rates of about 30 percent from financial institutions coupled with inflation standing at 27.4 per cent makes it extremely difficult for…

Qatar Airways Holidays Launches UEFA Champions League Final 2025 Travel Packages

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, is turning football fans’ dreams into a reality with the launch of exclusive travel packages for the world’s most prestigious club competition match, the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, the award-winning airline is proud to announce a limited opportunity for fans to secure complete travel packages which include flights, hotel accommodation and match tickets to the final,…

Turkish Airlines Launches Global Holiday Package

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally, offering travellers a seamless way to plan and book their trips in one place. The launch event held at The Peninsula London Hotel welcomed numerous distinguished guests from around the world, marking a strategic expansion for the brand. Holidaymakers can now arrange flights, hotels, tours, activities, car rentals, airport transfers, insurance and more through holidays.turkishairlines.com with…

Africa’s accident rate rose in 2024 with zero fatality-IATA

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Delayed, incomplete accident reports deny critical stakeholders safety improvement The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern over high accident rates in Africa. This is coming as the industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023. With 10 accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate rose from 8.36 per million…

Frequent air crashes raise passengers’ anxiety

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The crash of Delta Air Lines’s flight on the runway of Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport in which 18 people were injured has raised growing concerns as aviation incidents seem to rise in 2025. Whether safety in commercial aviation is degrading is a possibility that needs to be considered. Public perception has been skewed by recent disasters, such as the Delta Connection Flight 4819 and many others before it. Over the last two months, global commercial air…

Nigerian routes: Potpourri for foreign airlines

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria has a very mobile population which is very good for air travel business. The Nigerian route is very enticing for foreign airlines that have used the destination as a fortress for their operation. WOLE SHADARE writes that airlines are maximizing the good yield the route offers to consolidate their operation Love for air travel When it comes to air travel, Nigerians love to travel. Every Nigerian dream is to take a trip outside the shores of…

Comply with regulations, NCAA tells ATOs

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) have been asked to comply with rules governing their operations while training personnel. The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo gave the advice at a stakeholders’ workshop on Managing Approved Organisations’ Compliance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, Nig. CARs, held in Lagos. Najomo, represented by the General Manager, Licensing, NCAA, Mr Hyelni Bassi, said ATOs play very important roles in the aviation ecosystem, adding that the…

The man, Ismaila, new NCAT Rector

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The very rich profile and pedigree of the new Rector/CE lends credence to President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inclination to having square pegs in square holes. Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila is a consummate academician and an administrator of repute. He holds a B.Sc and MBA degrees from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University and a PhD thesis on, “The impact of International Air Transport Liberalisation: the case for Nigeria“ from the University of Huddersfield United Kingdom. His…

Minister admits fund paucity to tackle aviation sector infrastructure

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has admitted that there is paucity of funds to adequately take care of all infrastructure needs in the aviation industry. Keyamo made the disclosure while fielding questions from our correspondent after receiving New Telegraph’s Minister of the Year (Transformative Leadership) award in Lagos at the weekend said all the ministries are facing infrastructure problems and have the envelop system that cannot carry all aviation infrastructure. He however stated that…

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