7Star Global Hangar Limited has announced the successful conclusion of a C-Check for the MD83 aircraft belonging to Dana Airlines.
The collaboration and the success of both companies led to the release of the Certificate of Airworthiness by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
7star Global Hangar is the biggest independent MRO in sub–Saharan Africa in terms of capability.
A statement signed by the Director of Business Development / Corporate Affairs, Sani Ahmadu said that 7star Global Hangar, was committed to providing responsible, professional and premium quality aircraft maintenance services.
He said the success was a great achievement for both 7Star Global Hangar and Dana Air in particular and the country in general as this would in turn reduce capital flight, as Nigerian airlines would now maintain their aircraft in the country.
“With such collaboration, the industry will witness a cost saving maintenance culture capable of sustaining airlines in Nigeria. Greater thanks to the NCAA for their continued support and oversight throughout the project, ensuring that every task is carried out in accordance with the approved documentations”, Ahmadu said.
The statement further quoted the Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete as saying that it was a great achievement for both Dana Air and 7star Global Hangar and that Dana Air is proud to have pioneered this feat.
“This is a huge win for our industry and we are delighted to be part of it.
Dana Air remains committed to the growth and development of Nigeria’s aviation industry and the economy at large and we will continue to contribute our quota in this regard,” he said.
With modern aircraft maintenance facility, Nigerian airlines could save over $800, 000 forex in maintenance and ancillary costs expended ferrying aircraft overseas for maintenance and paying for checks in local currency would further save the airlines extra expenditure and time spent waiting for slots at maintenance facilities overseas.
Dana Air was recently recognised for supporting young aviation professionals, entrenching her position as a proudly Nigerian airline.
