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Global Fuel Shocks: Era of Accessible Air Travel Over

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Industry executives say the crisis is reinforcing concerns that airlines remain highly exposed to fuel market shocks despite years of efforts to diversify supply chains and improve efficiency, writes WOLE SHADARE Governments and aviation executives are increasingly warning that the market turmoil is not a short-term supply shock but part of a broader structural problem facing airlines worldwide: growing dependence on fragile fuel supply chains, limited refining flexibility and the slow development of alternatives to conventional…

Honouring pilots: A global perspective, through the lens of operational excellence

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In commemoration of World Pilot Day (April 26, 2026), Captain Cooker, Director of Operations at OAS Helicopters, shares insights into the realities of aviation, unpacking the discipline and systems that define the profession beyond what the public typically sees. The conversation also comes at a notable moment for the industry, following Nigeria’s recent achievement of a 91.45% aviation safety performance mark, a milestone that reflects continued progress in safety standards, oversight, and operational compliance across…

Airbus orders surge as global demand outpaces capacity

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airbus closed October 2025 with 722 gross orders and 814 deliveries for the year to date, maintaining its lead in a market where the key challenge is no longer finding buyers but keeping pace with delivery expectations. Across single-aisle and wide-body segments, the European manufacturer continues to ride a sustained wave of airline and lessor demand, one that’s redefining aircraft availability timelines and reshaping the competitive balance between OEMs. The year’s results reflect a pattern…

How Middle Eastern carriers will sustain global lead

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Region’s airlines not just expanding but transforming Long celebrated for its super-connector hubs and world-class service, the region’s airlines now face the dual challenge of sustaining growth and adapting to shifting market pressures. Few are better positioned to interpret that challenge than Shahab Matin, Boeing’s Managing Director of Commercial Marketing for the Middle East and Africa. Speaking with Aviation Business Middle East, Matin outlined how evolving fleets, infrastructure, and networking strategies will shape the…

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…

Bi-Courtney Joins Global Efforts for a Cleaner World

Posted on September 27, 2024September 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, managers of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 has participated in World Cleanup Day. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the company joined communities worldwide in the collective effort to clean up litter and promote a cleaner, healthier planet. This year’s World Cleanup Day took place on September 20. The aim is to activate five per cent of the world’s population to catalyze lasting societal behaviour change around mismanaged…

Opinion: Investment key to future growth for global, African aviation

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The aviation sector’s recovery from COVID-19 has been remarkable, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) and available seat kilometres (ASKs) reaching close to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In the fourth quarter of 2023, traffic was at 98.2% of pre-pandemic numbers. Additionally, the sector is expected to experience record fleet and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) growth this year. Oliver Wyman’s latest Global Fleet and MRO Market Forecast predicts that the number…