THE Federal Government has reportedly concluded plans to pick Ethiopian Airlines as a technical partner and core investor for the proposed national carrier – Nigeria Air.
The unveiling of the technical partner / core investor to the new airline will be unveiled in the next few days, The Nation reported.
An industry source told the newspaper: ” “Yes, we have selected Ethiopian Airlines. We have agreed to work with the airline, and we are hoping to make the announcement soon.
“I heard the minister sent some pilots there some time ago for training. But it was ab-initio, training. They are also preparing for the training of pilots on Boeing 737 NG aircraft. Ethiopia will provide the technical management”.
The source further said that Ethiopian Airlines would provide equipment, technical personnel and management for the airline.
“Ethiopian Airlines has the equipment needed for the startup of the new national carrier, Nigeria Air. It has many Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft, which would be the equipment that would be deployed with the additional deployment of a few Boeing B737 NG aircraft. The airline is most prepared to support the Nigerian government to actualise its national carrier ambition,” the source said.
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