L-R: Isaac Balami, Chairman 7 Star Global Hanger, Capt. Musa Nuhu, DGCA, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), Ememobong Ettete, Dana Air COO, Dr. Ini Jimmy, Director of Business Development, 7Star Global Group, and Air Commodore Simon Okwuokei, (rtd), Deputy MD, 7Star Global Group, at the just concluded Aviation Africa Summit in Abuja.
Dana Air has reiterated that it will further strengthen its partnership with 7 Star Global Hanger
The airline made this known at the just concluded Aviation Africa Conference 2023 held at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja.
Speaking during a chat with the media, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete, said Dana Air had shown massive commitment to the development of the sector from capacity building, to training, recruitment of Nigerians in key areas of the sector and first- of- it’s kind support for a homegrown Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).”
Ememobong Ettete said, ”Our contribution and commitment to the growth of the industry, the Nigerian dream and local content is unwavering and we are here at the Aviation Africa Conference 2023 in partnership with 7 Star Global Hanger to showcase their achievements.”
He said ”7 Star Global Hanger can actually handle line and base maintenance for B737, MD80, Emb 135/145, Dash 8, Learjet, challengers, and a host of other aircraft types and we are here to assure them of our continued commitment to their growth and expansion as we work together to position Nigeria’s aviation in it’s pride of place among the comity of nations.”
Dana Helmsman added that, ”We also wish to commend the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, and the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Captain Musa Nuhu, for their commitment towards the growth, and survival of airlines, and the development of the industry.”
Ettete observed that the Minister had set some very good Key Performance Indicators, KPIs, for himself and seems to have started on a very good footing.
He enunciated further, “he has also assured domestic airlines of his availability to support their growth and sustainability and this is not just commendable but very impressive and we pray the Minister achieves his KPIs and more,” Ettete said.
Recall that Dana Air recently recruited and trained over 20 Nigerian Pilots, Engineers, and Flight Dispatchers and was the first airline to broker a major local maintenance deal with 7 Star Global Hanger signaling the airline’s commitment to see the industry not just grow but to surpass its potentials.
Dana Air is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines with daily flights to major cities in Nigeria. The airline is reputed for its innovative online products and services, world-class in-flight, customer service and on-time performance
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