Sindy Foster

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COMMENTARY: Ethiopian, South African Airways, Air Sénégal: Oil shock hits all African airlines theafricareport.com/412344/ethiopi…

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A New Dawn for Nigerian Aviation From bold policy reforms to sustainable, world-class growth, the game-changing conversations start here at NAAIS 2026. Hon. Minister @fmaviationng , @fkeyamo SAN, is set to rewrite Nigeria’s aviation story, uniting global lessors, financiers, airlines, and government in one powerful room. Don’t watch from the sidelines. Be part of the transformation! → Register now: naaiisummit.com @FAAN_Official @NGRPresident @NigeriaCAA @nahco_aviance @Aviation_Allied @AviationWeek @AcepilotAV @SindyFoster

Why air fares remain high in Nigeria — Experts | Premium Times Nigeria premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news…

A look back at the unforgettable 3-day Nigeria International Airshow @NigeriaAirshow , December 2nd–4th, 2025 proudly hosted by the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development @fmaviationng , @fkeyamo . A historic convergence of aviation brilliance in Abuja. @FAAN_Official @faan_md @mikeachimugu01 @nigeriaairspace @whitenigerian @ARISEtv @OjyOkpe @NigeriaCAA @NGRPresident @PBATMediaCentre @officialABAT @nimetnigeria @AfricanAA_Uni @SindyFoster @BayoAdedosu @Letter_to_Jack @NOA_Nigeria

COMMENTARY: A consumer revolution: How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are rewriting the retail playbook - Retail Systems #retail #genz #genalpha retail-systems.com/rs/A_consumer_…

COMMENTARY: Unruly Passengers, Weak Penalties Undermining Nigerian Aviation Safety - Analyst Warns - Radio Nigeria Lagos radionigerialagos.gov.ng/unruly-passeng…

The biggest lesson I have learned in the aviation industry is that, no matter how prepared you think you are (regulations and facility-wise), until actual crisis has occurred, you have not been tested enough. Because of this and the unpredictable nature of human behaviour, the system has to be reactive a lot of the time. But, because most of the challenges are recurrent, there is enough information and data to enable proactive solutions to most of the challenges. For instance, we know that most unruly passenger behaviour happens due to reasons like excessive alcohol consumption at the terminal or aboard aircraft, flight disruptions, etc. Armed with this info, the relevant directorates must figure out ways to reduce these occurrences, knowing that such behaviour is globally recurring. Per compliance with regulations and cabin crew instructions, one has to take national culture of orderliness/disorderliness into consideration, training, and retraining for cabin crew, regulatory enforcement by the NCAA, FAAN AVSEC efficiency, and even the willingness of airlines to blacklist unruly passengers, amongst other factors. Is the NCAA carrying out enough awareness campaigns? Has the agency protected the rights of stakeholders enough for them to trust the system rather than resort to unruly behaviour and self-help? Are other agencies doing their jobs right to complement what the NCAA CPD is doing? Are passengers going to be better behaved if more information is available to them, or have they shown the propensity to do what they like just because? If we get our data right, a lot can be dealt with appropriately. This is why, for my department this year, accurate data gathering, storing, and dissemination is the priority. Everything else is a continuum since aviation is a fast-paced ecosystem. With the right data, the back end can solve front-end problems without bringing the system to a halt. Accurate data and the willpower to enforce the necessary changes will help a lot. After that, other stakeholders must do their job. Enhanced passenger education, improved facilities, strict enforcement of regulations, better training, application of tech, etc. Above all must be the genuine desire by ALL stakeholders for a better industry beyond lip service. This is the foundation of it all; genuine desire.

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RT @gbengasaka: In aviation, safety isn’t just a goal; it’s literally a lifestyle. And it all starts with one thing: maintenance. Just like…

@mikeachimugu01 So true 🤣 As a result we have a company policy not to pay for awards, and we state it every time an award is offered. At this point I could have multiple honorary degrees, front pages of magazines, featured articles, etc. Doesn’t have any value to me if I pay. It’s an industry…

Why is there such proliferation of unsolicited awards accompanied by 'cost implication'? If I didn't ask for an award, why do you force me to pay for what you are asking me to pay for it?

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While in Nigeria last week, UK Minister for Africa @Lord_Collins reaffirmed the UK’s strong commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with Nigeria, underscoring a shared vision for economic growth and prosperity.👇 #GrowUKNG #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇬

@TemidayoOniosun avaerocapital.com/2025/05/09/the…

Aviation experts: what exactly is the cause for this? Are the airlines greedy? Is the market too small? How can this be disrupted? @SindyFoster

AVAERO INSIGHTS: Markets should work simply. More competition drives prices down. More demand attracts more suppliers. Basic economics tells us this story repeatedly. Yet Nigeria's busiest air route reveals a... avaerocapital.com/2025/05/09/the…

AVAERO INSIGHTS: Fly across an ocean. Pay less than flying next door. This counterintuitive reality defines African air travel today, where passengers routinely discover that flying between neighboring African... avaerocapital.com/2025/05/09/the…

@owolabitaiwo @TemidayoOniosun Most definitely part of the problem, hence why an integrated approach is required. Input cost issues and visa access issues need to be addressed. When revenue generation is more important than industry growth, we cannot get to low fares…

@SindyFoster @TemidayoOniosun More passengers is interrupted with visa restrictions + hostility from host nations etc

@sposhbaba @TemidayoOniosun Thank you 🙏🏽 You can find more on our website avaerocapital.com/category/insig… I’ll add an insight into intra-Africa travel costs this week and post it here when done.

@SindyFoster @TemidayoOniosun You sure know your onions. Kudos to you 👍