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[b.Nigeria’s Oldest Carrier, Aero Contractors, Halts Operations Over Economic Crisis[/b]

Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors, has temporarily suspended operations over economic crisis.

Airlines have been complaining about the skyrocketing price of Aviation fuel known as Jet A1 as well as its scarcity.

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had recently hinted that two airlines may soon stop operation over the Jet A1 crisis and other operational challenges that have left the airlines bleeding.

In a statement announcing the development, the airline said the suspension of operation would take effect on July 20.

The statement said the temporary cessation of operations “does not in any way affect the Maintenance activities of the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) otherwise known as AeroMRO, the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) also known as Aero Training School, the Helicopter and Charter Services operations.”

“This decision was carefully considered and taken due to the fact that most of our aircrafts are currently undergoing Maintenance, resulting in our inability to offer a seamless and efficient service to our esteemed customers.”

“We are working to bring these aircrafts back to service in the next few weeks, so we can continue to offer our engers the safe, efficient, and reliable services that Aero Contractors is known for, which is the hallmark of Aero Contractors Company of Nig. Ltd.

“The past few months have been very challenging for the Aviation industry and the airline operators in particular. With the high cost of maintenance, skyrocketing fuel prices, inflation, and forex scarcity resulting in high foreign exchange rates. These are amongst the major components of airline operations.

“In the meantime, we are working assiduously to return to service as quickly as possible, and do assure our esteemed customers and stakeholders of our determination, that our short absence will not create any major void in the market, as we are coordinating with our business partners to ensure minimum discomfort to ticket holders.

“As of Spring Alliance (a commercial alliance with member airlines providing mutual in the area of operations), we are liaising with our partner airlines to minimise the impact on our esteemed customers.

“Our customer service team will be working to help affected esteemed customers reach their destinations.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to our esteemed customers and promise to return to service as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding at this time.”

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-nigerias-oldest-carrier-aero-contractors-halts-operations-over-economic-crisis

Oh Nigeria!
Buhari, TUFIAKWA.
If Buhari has left Nigeria in this form, what will happen if the man who brought him to power is given the same opportunity?
God instead of bad thing to happen make rain fall.

It's the economy, stupid!!

Aero cupboard .

That airline is just too rugged

Delaying is a must for them...

Make we still dey fly d one wey dey....

Air Peace and Green africa still dey rescue in local way dem still cheap small...


I just pray the Economy no send all of us bak to road soon.....

The worse thing about this stuff is that despite the hardship APC has put Nigerians through, some people are warming up to reelect them next year, then resume their lamenting when the hardship begins to suffocate them. Nigerians are strange species.

May God help us

Buhari APC government just killed another company , sending hundreds of staffs into labour market and increasing poverty

APC must not be reinforced in 2023

That halt means alot sha

Just shake head for this nation

What has been the essence of Our borrowings to date. That simply indicates Financial Capital is not Nigeria's problem.

So we got that heavy debt that refused to drive the Economy. O ma se o

helinues:
Aero cupboard .

That airline is just too rugged

Delaying is a must for them...

They have never delayed my flight for once

The economy is going down
People are suffering
Yet some people are bent on bringing another old sick man who is fast losing his memory on board

Zionmdde:

They have never delayed my flight for once

The economy is going down
People are suffering
Yet some people are bent on bringing another old sick man on board

Stop replying Helinues

Zionmdde:

They have never delayed my flight for once

The economy is going down
People are suffering
Yet some people are bent on bringing another old sick man who is fast losing his memory on board

Aero contractor,you are lying.

They are master of delay. They must always have one or 2 issues Sha ni

helinues:


Aero contractor,you are lying.

They are master of delay. They must always have one or 2 issues Sha ni

Air peace are the masters not Aero.

NaijaRoyalty:

Stop replying Helinues

This conversation is not about Molue you have been jumping from one to another, why not sit and learn

Zionmdde:

Air peace are the masters not Aero.

Just wait for more NL'S to revalidate my statement about Aero.

Aero don tey for Nigeria oo,

Buhari came to destroy the little things we were enjoying in Nigeria and now Tinubu wants to continue where Buhari stopped

I am laughing out loud

helinues:


This conversation is not about Molue you have been jumping from one to another, why not sit and learn

I fly with one of the best airline in Nigeria and have proven that so many times right here

I'm the realest nairalander you've ever come across

Apc wan finish Nigeria ..they wan drain everything before the leave

Evil party

From top to bottom.

NaijaRoyalty:

I fly with one of the best airline in Nigeria and have proven that so many times right here

I'm the realest nairalander you've ever come across

The problem with you is you don't know how to mind your business..

Must you pokenose Into others affairs.

Mind you, I flew Aero regularly decade ago when Belview and Virgin Nigeria was still in operation.

The virgin Nigeria, I don't even stress myself about booking their tickets, na to just put a call through to my then ex working with them.

Know your mate, know your set, all the things that are just freaking you now are decade ago experience.

helinues:


The problem with you is you don't know how to mind your business..

Must you pokenose Into others affairs.

Mind you, I flew Aero regularly decade ago when Belview and Virgin Nigeria was still in operation.

The virgin Nigeria, I don't even stress myself about booking their tickets, na to just put a call through to my then ex working with them.

We are talking about Ibom air and you're talking about Belview

Belview that killed hundreds of Nigerians in one ill fated flight

I am new skool bro

NaijaRoyalty:

We are talking about Ibom air and you're talking about Belview

Belview that killed hundreds of Nigerians in one ill fated flight

I am new skool bro

So tan, you are a newbie with flying yet you won't keep shut and learn from those who had far experience more than you.

I flew Belview to SA then. Virgin was my regular but should Incase if emergency and there is no space with Virgin, I go with Aero contractor cos they always have available space and they are cheaper than other airlines

Tinubu Effect.

APC took Nigeria from Top to Botom.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIfGyg_YERI

There is hope. The rescue team is here.

What Buhari cannot destroy does not exist

helinues:


So tan, you are a newbie with flying yet you won't keep shut and learn from those who had far experience more than you.

I flew Belview to SA then. Virgin was my regular but should Incase if emergency and there is no space with Virgin, I go with Aero contractor cos they always have available space and they are cheaper than other airlines

I was privileged to fly Chanchangi and IRS back in the day as a kid but today that I've grown to a man, I fly Ibom air or Airpeace , you're not better than I am bro

Aero is a legacy airline. It'll be sad to see them cave in.

IMO, Aero and Arik should have merged a long time ago and maybe Dana (Unless they still fly those noisy MD80s).

NaijaRoyalty:

I was privileged to fly Chanchangi and IRS back in the day as a kid but today that I've grown to a man, I fly Ibom air or Airpeace , you're not better than I am bro

Cover your face with at least something.

You are flying locally and still making mouth. Can't even count how many same day returning trip I have made outside Nigeria.

Chai

helinues:


Cover your face with at least something.

You are flying locally and still making mouth. Can't even count how many same day returning trip I have made outside Nigeria.

Chai

You fly to ordinary SA and you're bragging about it

If I show you pictures , you will worship me

NaijaRoyalty:

I was privileged to fly Chanchangi and IRS back in the day as a kid but today that I've grown to a man, I fly Ibom air or Airpeace , you're not better than I am bro

Did you ever fly Nigerian airways. I'd like to hear how flying to New York in their DC10s felt those days. I'm an airline enthusiast.

Now only Delta connects Nigeria direct to the US. Atlanta and New York.

NaijaRoyalty:

You fly to ordinary SA and you're bragging about it

If I show you pictures , you will worship me

Why are you slow like this? I have been flying since 2006. Where were you then, probably still leaving with your parents.

The BBA that is freaking you now is something I watched comfortable during the time of Late Goldie.

Like I said earlier, know your mate, know your set and give respect to them so that you can live long

JohnBullMySon:
Did you ever fly Nigerian airways. I'd like to hear how flying to New York in their DC10s felt those days. I'm an airline enthusiast.

Now only Delta connects Nigeria direct to the US. Atlanta and New York.

I'm 29 years old bro

helinues:


Why are you slow like this? I have been flying since 2006. Where were you then, probably still leaving with your parents.

The BBA that is freaking you now is something I warltched comfortable dueigbthe time of Late Goldie.

Like I said earlier, know your mate, know your set and give respect to them so that you can live long

Flying to SA is nothing to be proud about

SA is a shitty country