The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has reached the conclusion that the aviation sector is bedeviled by sundry problems that are threatening the future of air transport in Nigeria. She spoke on actions being taken to rejuvenate the industry. Excerpts: What was the purpose of the House Committee’s visit to […]
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 […]
The hope that Nigeria’s foremost airline, Aero Contractors may resume schedule commercial operations soon has been dashed as the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and the management of the airline are yet to reach a compromise on how the airline could resume flight services. Aero Contractors stopped schedule operation on September 1, 2016 […]
Aero Contractors Airlines has announced that it would suspend its scheduled services from Thursday September 1, 2016. A statement from the Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu said the development was part of the strategic business realignment to reposition the airline and return it to the part of profitability. This business decision, which is a […]
Aviation consultant and CEO of Belujane Konsult, Chris Aligbe said Nigerian airlines are facing a bleak future and berates the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria for playing an ignoble role in the industry. What is your view about the rising cost of air travel in Nigeria? Until the economy changes, a whole lot of things […]
