TAL launches service, acquires six AW139 helicopters
- Invests $410 million on planes
A start-up Helicopter support services, Tropical Arctic Logistics Limited (TAL) has launched six fleet of AW139 helicopter and a Challenger fixed business executive jet.
President and Chief Executive, TAL, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe disclosed that each of the helicopters costs $35 million, bringing the total investment on the six aircraft to$410 million.
He added that the firm would consider scheduled operations in no distant future with the right type of equipment, attributing the challenges faced by many of the operators in Nigeria to the use of wrong aircraft type.
To him, TAL is a game-changer and has made massive investments in all key sectors of our operations in order to sharpen our competitive edge.
“We have therefore, positioned our company for leadership in this sector, an unparalleled feat for a company founded just five years ago”.
The AW139 helicopter we have acquired is state-of-the-art and designed for safety and efficiency to service customer demand.
His words, “Tropical Arctic Logistics, a Baywood company, was established in 2013 to provide professional solutions with particular emphasis on safety and efficiency. Our helicopter company offers business-beneficial services to the Oil and Gas industry, Executive Spot Charter, Banking Industry, Medical Emergency Evacuation (MEDVAC) and allied services as well as executive private aircraft charter. We are considering starting scheduled service operations. But we are going to use the right aircraft types and not B737 that airlines are using. It makes no sense operating B737 for 50 minute flight.”
He further disclosed that the company’s operational safety policy both onshore and offshore is one of the key attributes which will achieve tremendous resonance among stakeholders.
“This is one of the reasons why Tropical Arctic Logistics is poised to achieve incomparable heights in customer service standards”, he added.
Ibe noted that Tropical Arctic Logistics has benefitted tremendously from the unrivalled knowledge and experience of its human capital, hinting, “Our Board, Management and staff comprise some of the best and most skilled in the industry”.
He lauded the chairman of the airline and former Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia (SAN), saying it is a testament to his legacy that he initiated far-reaching reforms for the deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil industry.
TAL, he said was founded in accordance with the Nigerian Content Monitoring Development Board (NCMDB) policy to develop local capacity.
“Indeed, apart from the technical support from our off-shore partners, Rose Aviation, based in the Republic of Ireland, TAL is a company by Nigerians and for Nigerians with international best practices”.
Since inception, TAL has maintained an unwavering focus on the pursuit of excellence as its operational philosophy.
“In line with our major focus on safety and efficiency, Tropical Arctic Logistics Ltd crew are certified Federal Aviation Administration (FAA/EASA) trained personnel in alignment with the industry and country of operation regulatory requirements”.
He stated that they would continue to consistently evaluate the business dynamics and monitor the relevant sectoral indices in order to achieve optimal growth and profitability for the company.
He reiterated that these are exciting times for Tropical Arctic Logistics and all business indicators portend a very bright future for the company.
“However, we wish to assure all stakeholders that this is just the beginning of even better and greater accomplishments for the company. The entire Management and Staff are passionately committed to implementing the transformational agenda as envisioned by the Board of Directors in achieving unparalleled safety records”.
