Our aviation industry needs an overhaul. The harrowing dangers they consistently put customers through has been tolerated too long. If it’s not Arik leaving passengers at the airport for 3 days without so much as a by-your-leave, it is this kind of scenario narrated below: Read: I escaped death on Aero flight from port harcourt... Read More

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September 2, 2016

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Opinion: Aero collapsed due to Buhari’s failure to act on aviation

by David O. Kuranga The administration of President Buhari announced over a year ago that they plan to overhaul Nigeria’s aviation sector. Waiting for the government to act on their announcement, Aero announced recently that they are halting operations and will likely cease to exist. Presently the Nigerian owned Arik Airways remains heavily indebted to... Read More

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August 31, 2016

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A timeline: The downfall of Aero has been 16 years coming

As I now read news of Aero contractors suspending all its services from the first day of September (that’s tomorrow), I cannot help but sigh. Partially in relief for this company that has been in and out of distress for almost 16 years and partially because it’s just so sad. Aero is Nigeria’s first airline... Read More

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April 29, 2014

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Rights abuse: Aero fined N1.5 million for abandoning passengers

by Oge Okonkwo The management of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited been ordered by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), on Monday in Lagos to compensate the 39 passengers on its flight AJ132, who were allegedly abandoned at the Abuja International Airport and left stranded overnight on November 8, 2013. The airline was ordered to pay N41,... Read More

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February 14, 2014

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2face Idibia, others, in near crash as Aero aborts flight after take-off

by Adeola Balogun Passengers on an Aero Contractors flight received a scare after the door of the aircraft they were flying in reportedly came open mid-flight. The Cameroon bound flight, which reportedly had musician, 2face on board, was turned back to a Lagos 30 minutes into the journey after it was discovered that a door... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Photos of passengers stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been shut down since Thursday leaving passengers stranded as two major functional domestic airlines, Aero Contractors and Arik Air have cancelled all their flight from Abuja. Passengers are currently queuing to reschedule their flights from Abuja due to the cancellation of flights by the major airlines. According... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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REVEALED: Why we shut Abuja airport – Oduah

The Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has stated the reason why the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was shut down on Thursday. In a statement by her Special Assistant of Media, Joe Obi, the minister confirmed that all flights into Abuja have been temporarily suspended till further notice. The minister’s spokesperson said, “A Saudi Arabian B747 cargo... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut

Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut The two major functional domestic airlines in Nigeria, Aero Contractors and Arik Air, have cancelled all their flights from Abuja airport on Thursday. This is due to the shutdown of the airport by aviation authorities since early Thursday morning. The airlines announced the cancellations... Read More

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November 26, 2013

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It’s official! This is what the new national carrier, Nigerian Eagle looks like (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo There were reports from last week that prominent airline Aero Contractors has filled in the slot for a Nigerian national carrier and have been renamed Nigerian Eagle which will indicate its new status as Nigeria’s official airline. Exclusive pictures of the new airline have been revealed, which will be launched by president... Read More

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November 22, 2013

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Aero Contractors to be named national carrier, changes name to ‘Nigerian Eagle’

by Adeola Balogun The long wait for a Nigerian national carrier might soon be over as reports have it that prominent airline Aero Contractors is set to fill the slot. The airline is said to be making plans to change its name to Nigerian Eagle to reflect its new status as the nation’s official airline.... Read More

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March 18, 2013

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Report: Dana Air suspended again over safety issues

by Rachel Ogbu Dana Air operating license has been suspended again pending the resolution of certain safety issues, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. The airline had recommenced operations about three months ago following a seven-month suspension when its Boeing Md-83 crashed in Lagos, killing 163 people. According to the Acting Director-General, NCAA, Joyce... Read More

Abuja, Aero, Arik, Crash, Dana, Dana Air license, IRS, lagos, Med-View, safety issues

January 5, 2013

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Air fares may crash by 33 per cent as Dana Air, others return

Indications have emerged that soaring domestic air fares may soon crash by 33 per cent from the present average of N30,000 per hour flight to N20,000 following the return of some local airlines to business. Dana Air, which stopped operations seven months ago after the tragic crash of June 3, 2012, resumed operations on Friday... Read More

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January 4, 2013

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Celebrities scheduled to fly with Dana Air as airline resumes operations

by Daniel Anozie Dana Airlines resumed operations on Thursday with its first flight taking off from Lagos to Abuja. The flight with Registration No. 9J0359 took off from Lagos at about 4.15 p.m. ahead of its inaugural flight scheduled for today. The airline’s operation had been suspended after the June 3, 2012 crash involving its... Read More

Abuja, Aero, Arik, Crash, Dana, IRS, lagos, Med-View

October 17, 2011

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E-Travel: Travel free, travel easy.

by Ogunyemi Taiwo Bankole Weekly, the Lagos MM2 Airport has nothing less than 2000 people visiting its workspace from all parts of Nigeria. Mostly are travellers and others include, visitors who will like to pick up their travellers, ticket purchasers and tourists (I mean people who just want to come and have a view... Read More

Aero, Arik, E-Travel, lagos, MMA2

The Thread: Passengers narrowly escape death on Aero contractors flight [Video]

Opinion: Aero collapsed due to Buhari’s failure to act on aviation

A timeline: The downfall of Aero has been 16 years coming

Rights abuse: Aero fined N1.5 million for abandoning passengers

2face Idibia, others, in near crash as Aero aborts flight after take-off

Photos of passengers stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (LOOK)

REVEALED: Why we shut Abuja airport – Oduah

Arik, Aero cancel all flights from Abuja as airport remains shut

It’s official! This is what the new national carrier, Nigerian Eagle looks like (PHOTOS)

Aero Contractors to be named national carrier, changes name to ‘Nigerian Eagle’

Report: Dana Air suspended again over safety issues

Air fares may crash by 33 per cent as Dana Air, others return

Celebrities scheduled to fly with Dana Air as airline resumes operations

E-Travel: Travel free, travel easy.

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