September 18, (THEWILL) – In line with its commitment to continue playing a key role in the development of Nigeria’s aviation industry, Dana Air has announced that it will further strengthen its partnership with 7 Star Global Hangar.
The airline made this known at the just concluded Aviation Africa Conference 2023 held at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja.
Speaking during a chat with the media, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete, said Dana Air has shown massive commitment to the development of the sector from capacity building, to training, recruitment of Nigerians in key areas of the sector and first-of-its-kind support for a homegrown Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).
He said, “Our contribution and commitment to the growth of the industry, the Nigerian dream and local content is unwavering and we are here at the Aviation Africa Conference 2023 in partnership with 7 Star Global Hangar to showcase their achievements.
“7 Star Global Hangar can actually handle line and base maintenance for B737, MD80, Emb 135/145, Dash 8, Learjet, challengers and a host of other aircraft types and we are here to assure them of our continued commitment to their growth and expansion as we work together to position Nigeria’s aviation in its pride of place in the comity of nations.
“We also wish to commend the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, for their commitment towards the growth, survival of airlines and the development of the industry.
“The Minister has set some very good KPIs for himself and seems to have started on a very good footing. He has also assured domestic airlines of his availability to support their growth and sustainability and this is not just commendable but very impressive and we pray the Minister achieves his KPIs and more.”
Having recently recruited and trained over 20 Nigerian pilots, engineers and flight dispatchers, Dana Air has equally recorded a milestone of being the first airline to broker a major local maintenance deal with 7 Star Global Hangar. The airline is a domestic airline with daily flights to major cities in Nigeria.
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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.
