August 12, (THEWILL) – Less than one month after it shut operations on the 18th July, 2022, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, took delivery of the first set of two Dash-8 (Q-400) aircraft on Thursday, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Nigerian registered aircraft, owned by UMZA Air, will be operated by Aero Contractors under a joint venture agreement between both parties.
The Dash 8 aircraft is one of the most fuel-efficient and modern aircraft in the market and has a capacity of 74 seats.
The second aircraft is due to be delivered in a couple of days.
The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Capt. 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.”
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Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
