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IATA: Setting up sustainable, profitable airline in Nigeria uphill battle

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Ranks nation, Afghanistan tough place to set up airline business in the world · Lauds Keyamo over Nigeria’s aviation reforms Wole Shadare, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Kamil Alawahdi, has listed Nigeria and crisis-torn Afghanistan as two nations where setting up airlines is the toughest in the world. Al-Awadhi’s critique, while speaking with Aviation Metric at the IATA 82nd Annual…

Airline operators beg FG to suspend charges to ease cash flow

Posted on May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Deny debt claim, seek TSC, CSC abolition The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has appealed to the Federal Government for a temporary suspension of statutory charges to ease cash flow challenges, citing the Iran-Israel/United States conflict as one of the factors worsening operational costs globally. AON’s argument is that they aren’t trying to rob the government; they are simply trapped in an unprecedented liquidity squeeze. This comes as the carriers denied claims that they owe…

United earned $59.1 billion operating revenue, highest in airline’s history

Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

United Airlines (UAL) has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and were within guidance. The airline’s diluted earnings per share of $10.20 and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.62 for 2025 rose versus 2024. The company delivered full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%, and adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 7.8%. Total operating revenue for the year grew 3.5% year over…

Assault: Airline operators bar Emmanson for life from local, int’l travel

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

· Blame frequent incidents on lax security at airports The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Ms. Comfort Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely, for unruly behaviour. With this announcement, AON stated that she is banned from flying with any airline, both domestically and internationally, for life. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the association, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, condemns the violent incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson on Ibom…

Emirates emerges world’s most profitable airline, as profits hit $6.2 billion

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Dubai’s aviation sector, influential force on the global stage Emirates Group has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates reporting the best result in its history to become the world’s most profitable airline. Both Emirates and dnata contributed record revenues in 2024-25, as the Group…

Green Africa’s operations disrupted over airline, lessor’s disagreement

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa Airways said it has suspended its operations until after the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays as a result of a sudden and unexpected development with its aircraft lessors. The airline that prides itself as a true version of low-cost airline in Nigeria said the issues it has with its aircraft lessors had prevented them from operating their flights over the next few days. The Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi in a statement…

Arik Air bags airline of the Year 2024 award

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air has been honoured with the award of the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, who represented the Minister at the 11th edition of the Aviation Workers Week held…

Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness World Records as ‘Most Countries Flown’ to by an Airline

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, which has held the title of flying to most countries in the world since 2012, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the record holder. The national flag carrier has successfully achieved the Guinness World Records™ title for the “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline”. The record certificate was presented at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile. The ceremony was attended by Turkish…

TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 aircraft

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Angola’s leading airline and flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A220, an A220-300 from the Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. The aircraft is on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL). The addition of the A220 to the fleet of the state-owned airline is a further step in its modernisation and growth path, which includes a more versatile fleet. The aircraft livery features the PALANCA (black antelope considered a national…

SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed with ASISTIM acquisition

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations-as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone. This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering…

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