As Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria gets set to wind down, Chinedu Eze looks at the activities of the agency in the aviation industry, especially its contributions in Aero Contractors and Arik Air. Since the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu took over office, there has been indications that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) would […]
In the first quarter of 2023, outbound international flights surpassed inbound passenger flights, indicating that more people are leaving the country than those coming in. This is as international and local airlines recorded high flight delays within the same period. Documents made available to THISDAY by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), showed that international […]
Nigeria’s foremost carrier, Aero Contractors, has scored another first by introducing the latest technology for quick boarding process, known as Pro-Ranger Boarding Pass Mobile Scanners. The airline in a statement explained that mobile scanners would expedite the boarding procedures, “thereby enhancing On Time Departure (OTP) and the scanners would allow passenger data gathered at the […]
The withdrawal and suspension of two airlines, coupled the depletion of aircraft in the fleet of operating carriers will adversely affect flight operation in the high season towards December. writer indicates that increase fares, limited equipment will cripple air transport in Nigeria and frustrate movement of people, as insecurity discourages road transport The major challenge […]
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) took over Nigeria’s foremost carrier, Aero Contractors and a promising airline, Arik Air, after taking over Nigeria Airways Limited over issues of debts. Since the takeover of both firms, by AMCON, the airlines have recorded diminishing performance, while their debts continue to rise. After the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted […]
