In order to meet the yearning need of Nigerian carriers and other airline operators in West and Central Africa, Aero Contractors has embarked on expanding its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. This was disclosed by the Managing Director/CEO of the oldest Nigerian carrier, Captain Ado Sanusi, who said the company was in a process […]
Nigeria’s luxury airline Xejet has announced that it has taken delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ-200 with registration 5N-XEJ in its fleet expansion and business plan. According to the airline, the additional aircraft arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on October 12, 2023. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the carrier, Emmanuel Iza, […]
If everything goes according to plan, Nigerian carriers are expected to receive 40 brand new aircraft in the next 36 months, starting from early this year, THISDAY checks has revealed. Nigerian airlines have recorded steady progress in aircraft acquisition since Arik Air broke a 20-year old jinx by acquiring brand new aircraft in 2007. THISDAY […]
It was fanfare on Monday when Ibom Air made its inaugural flight to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu two weeks after it was reopened for operations. The airline, which holds so much promise, was welcomed by the Enugu state government, as the Deputy Governor of the state, Cecelia Ezeilo thanked officials of Ibom Air […]
Over the years, the aviation logistics support service of the oil and gas industry was dominated by foreign companies until the local content policy introduced by the federal government, which opened the door for Nigerian firms to become major players. Indigenous firms are consolidating to strengthen dominance in the sub-sector. The local content policy of […]
