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NSIB, Aero sign strategic aviation deal

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development. It said this would reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed on Monday in Lagos in the presence of key industry stakeholders, establishes a framework for structured training programs, technical collaborations, and the sharing of resources between NSIB and Aero Contractors….

Aero slashes fares on all routes to N80,000, eyes investors

Posted on December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Carrier sees 14% profit, reduces salary liabilities by 30% Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors has slashed airfares for the festive season to N80,000 from over N110,000 airfares currently going for to many destinations in the country. Speaking to journalists at a media briefing at the airline’s office at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Tuesday, the Managing Director of the airline, Capt Ado Sanusi said the idea was to give back to customers during…

Flights diverted as Cally Air airplane nose wheels stuck on runway, passengers stranded, Abuja airport shut

Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Many airline operations were on Sunday disrupted over a serious incident involving a B737 belonging Cally Air but managed by Aero Contractors Airlines. The incident was said to have occurred around 10:47 am (Local Time) when the aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway Consequently,…