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Air Peace’s operations disrupted as lessor withdraws airplanes, passengers stranded nationwide

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Scores of Air Peace passengers across the country are stranded at airports following the withdrawal of three of the airline’s aircraft by SmartLynx Airlines, one of its lessors. Consequently, many of its operations have been disrupted, as the airline is in a state of limbo. Many of the carrier’s aircraft are grounded, while others are still undergoing maintenance checks overseas. The airline is experiencing unprecedented flight delays and cancellations, a situation that has made air…

Disused airplanes hamper security, airport aesthetics

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Security and surveillance at airports across Nigeria will improve significantly if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) receives permission to remove abandoned aircraft from the graveyards according to experts. Some of them who spoke to Aviation Metric said various Ministers have called for the owners of the disused aircraft to repeatedly issue directives for owners to remove their unserviceable aircraft to enhance security coverage. However, litigation involving nearly all these aircraft has resulted in them…

Amid harsh economic realities, Airbus delivers 142 airplanes, revenues up by 13% Q1 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airbus’ gross commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2024 rose to 142. This is coming against the backdrop of an operating environment that shows no sign of improvement. The company also reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024. “We delivered first quarter 2024 results against the backdrop of an operating environment that shows no sign of improvement. Geopolitical and supply chain tensions continue. In that context, we delivered 142 commercial…