Of Labour’s Compromise and Aero Contractors’ Resurgence

The aviation workers’ union would have to make more concessions to meet the conditions given by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria for the rebirth of Aero Contractors. Otherwise, labour’s intransigence could result in the re-enactment of the demise of Nigeria Airways. It was scheduled last week that Aero offices would re-open this week and […]

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Aero Contractors Heads for Extinction

Nigeria’s foremost indigenous carrier, Aero Contractors is in danger of extinction. Only urgent injection of funds can save the ailing airline. Nigeria promising and oldest indigenous carrier, Aero Contractors has paid the price of a selfish decision taken against it some years ago, when its stakeholders shortchanged the airline and gained at its expense. The […]

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As Airlines Contend with Economic Downturn

The contraction in passenger traffic halves the yield for domestic airlines and threatens their existence. If the economic contraction continues, many local carriers may go under. Emerging figures on passenger movement from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) indicate that there is drastic reduction of air travellers to domestic destinations. This has invariably reduced […]

Arik, Asky, Aero, Others to Discuss Aviation in W/Africa

The Chief Executive Officers of the three leading Airlines in West Africa ASKY ,ARIK and AERO have confirmed participation at the Accra Weizo event scheduled for the 15th of July in Accra Ghana. They will be discussing the increasing challenges faced by Airlines in West Africa. West Africa has a population of over 300 Million […]