Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, in this interview gives an insight into the state of the Nigerian aviation industry. He holds the view that despite seeming passenger growth, the sector is shrinking and insists that concession of nation’s airports will make them more efficient. Excerpts: I heard that Aero Contractors is […]
The aviation industry was elated last week when it was announced by Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors that it had appointed Captain Imoleayo Adebunle its Chief Pilot. Adebunle, is a female pilot who has over 10 years of experience, flying for Aero Contractors. This was the first time a female was appointed Chief Pilot in […]
With daily loss of about N16, 520, 000, two Nigerian major carriers, Arik Air and Aero Contractors have condemned the closure of Osubi Airstrip also known as Warri Airport, in the oil city of Delta State. The airport was closed on September 3, 2018 when the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) withdrew its navigational services […]
Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors has expanded operations with the delivery of more aircraft in its fleet. According to statement from the airline, signed by its management, Aero Contractors has increased frequencies to Abuja from Port Harcourt, Sokoto, Asaba, Port Harcourt and Kano from Lagos. The airline said with the increase in the number of […]
Industry experts at a forum in Lagos, recently reviewed the the national carrier, Nigeria Air, which was unveiled by the federal government about a fortnight ago. The experts spoke at the event organised by the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC). Despite the unveiling of the national carrier, the plan to establish a national […]
