Nigerian Eagle Plane Spotted Ahead of Launch [Photos]
There have been indications that Nigeria's oldest airline, Aero Contractors, will be transmuted to a national carrier and will change its name to Nigerian Eagle.
The Airline was to be unveiled on Sunday 24 November, as national carrier by President Goodluck Jonathan on his return from the UK but was delayed
One of its aircraft, a Boeing 737-500 classic, painted with new livery and the new name, landed in Lagos at about 8:45 pm on Tuesday 19 November night and was secretly parked in a private fixed based operation (FBO) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Informed sources told THISDAY on Wednesday, "There will not be Aero Contractors anymore. It is now Nigerian Eagle and it will be launched on Sunday by Mr. President. You will not see Aero anymore after the launch of this airline".
But Ministry sources denied that the Nigerian Eagle would become the national carrier, saying that the Nigerian number one airline was yet to berth, adding that the Nigerian Eagle aircraft would be used as publicity plane for Super Eagles for the coming World Cup that would be hosted in Brazil next year.
Recently the federal government acquired 60 per cent interest in Aero through Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), while the Ibru family has 40 per cent stakes.
As a national carrier, the Nigerian Eagle is expected to enjoy preferential rights or privileges accorded by the federal government for international operations.
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| Nigerian Eagle parked in a private hangar at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. |
The Airline was to be unveiled on Sunday 24 November, as national carrier by President Goodluck Jonathan on his return from the UK but was delayed
One of its aircraft, a Boeing 737-500 classic, painted with new livery and the new name, landed in Lagos at about 8:45 pm on Tuesday 19 November night and was secretly parked in a private fixed based operation (FBO) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Informed sources told THISDAY on Wednesday, "There will not be Aero Contractors anymore. It is now Nigerian Eagle and it will be launched on Sunday by Mr. President. You will not see Aero anymore after the launch of this airline".
But Ministry sources denied that the Nigerian Eagle would become the national carrier, saying that the Nigerian number one airline was yet to berth, adding that the Nigerian Eagle aircraft would be used as publicity plane for Super Eagles for the coming World Cup that would be hosted in Brazil next year.
Recently the federal government acquired 60 per cent interest in Aero through Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), while the Ibru family has 40 per cent stakes.
As a national carrier, the Nigerian Eagle is expected to enjoy preferential rights or privileges accorded by the federal government for international operations.
Nigerian Eagle Plane Spotted Ahead of Launch [Photos]
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