The new national carrier, Nigerian Air, will begin operations by October this year according to reports from Bloomberg.
Mesfin Tasew, the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, which owns a 49% stake in the airline revealed in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Friday, that the firm is eager to see Nigeria Air start flying local and international routes. Ethiopian Airlines in 2022 won the bid to handle operations of the proposed Nigeria Air in controversial circumstances after local players complained the company was handed an advantage during the bidding process.
According to Tasew, the airline will begin operations with two wide-bodied planes and six narrow-bodied aircraft. He said, “We are eager to see the airline start flying and connecting the local market to the international market” He also added that Ethiopian Airlines using its proven model, the airline has an objective to enable Nigeria to have a flag carrier.
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