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 […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi was the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), where he made his marks, he was also a former Deputy Managing Director of Arik Air. Capt. Ado Sanusi emerged the Balofon Aviation Man of the Year in West Africa at the just […]
At different for a, industry stakeholders have expressed concerns about the unemployment of about 500 indigenous pilots, whereas Nigerian airlines employ expatriate pilots and pay them huge emoluments, including outrageous holiday allowances. Also, Nigerian airlines and other aviation organisations employ expatriate engineers, technical advisers, flight schedulers, cabin crew managers, commercial directors and even airline financial […]
