Aviation

Aero Introduces Mobile Scanners to Eliminate Long Queues During Boarding

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 […]

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Airlines’ Worry over Fleet Depletion Heightens as High Season Approaches

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 […]

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AMCON: Bleak Future for Aero, Arik Air

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 […]

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Will Aero Survive These Austere Times?

Nigeria’s oldest carrier, Aero Contractors, is almost down but it has the potential to rise again and become one of Nigeria’s most successful carriers. Key factors are going in favour of Aero Contractors. These include invaluable goodwill, highly skilled manpower with experience, a training school and a priceless aircraft maintenance facility. What is going against […]

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Air Peace, Azman Air, Arik, 3 Others Form Alliance for Improved Service Delivery

Nigeria airlines namely Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria Airline, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Max Air have announced an alliance called the ‘Spring Alliance’, to mutually support each other’s operations and surpass the expectations of the flying public. The carriers signed the alliance on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Lagos. Speaking, the Chairman of […]