Aero Plans coming back

 Aero Contractors take Delivery of Aircraft, Ink Deal with UMZA Express 

ZAINAB JUNAID

Few weeks after suspension of its scheduled flight operations, Nigeria’s oldest carrier, Aero Contractors has not relented efforts in hastening its resumption back to Air as it has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with UMZA Air to take delivery of the first set of two Dash-8 (Q-400) aircraft.

The aircraft which was delivered on Thursday is owned by UMZA Air and will be operated by Aero Contractors under a JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT between both parties.

The Dash 8 Nigerian registered aircraft is said to be one of the most fuel efficient and modern aircraft in the market and has a capacity of 74 seats.

According to the airline, the second aircraft is due to be delivered in a couple of days. 

Speaking on this development, the Managing Director of the Airline, Abdullahi Mahmood, said: “We are pleased to inform our customers and stakeholders of the delivery of this aircraft under a joint venture agreement with UMZA Air

“We missed our customers over the last few weeks and we are eager to offer our services to our highly esteemed passengers. 

“Once we are ready to commence operation we shall officially inform the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

“We shall announce our resumption of services with a new schedule soon once we are ready,” he said.