Wednesday, May 12, 2010
AERO NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED
1-aero, is eligible for bailout considering its ownership and partnership with reputable helicopter company. Also it is a schedule operator with the second largest network and market. It is the biggest service provider to oil companies that are the backbone of Nigerian economy.It is still operating flights and not totally grounded. If they cannot resolve the issues quickly the government should take over the company temporarily while they source for interim managers and new investors.2-the government fund and methods of disbursement is sketchy so I can’t comment on it. I am actually looking forward to funds from other sources then backed by the government considering the excellent track record of the airline. I think the oil companies should invest and an insider like Capt Olumide be invited to assist in the restructuring. 3- Aero initiated, though surprisingly considering their business structure, the process of lowering domestic fares through the internet sales of ticket.It has generally attracted reluctant flyers and taken some people of the road. Also Nigerians and non Nigerians can now buy domestic tickets from any where in the world with just a click of the mouse. If aero goes down fares will go up, their will be some distortions in the oil industry which may affect oil price internationally.The Nigerian aviation image and heritage will be further dented with the acronym liquidation considering that will be the 4th carrier within a year, which makes us a very unstable country in the committee of civil aviation nations, when small Tanzania can have a profitable carrier called precision air who operates mainly with props.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Yar’Adua’s Legacy in Nigerian Aviation
During his tenure frequencies were increased for foreign airlines and new bilateral were signed. Beneficiaries include Air Maroc who started operations into Nigeria while Lufthansa got some fifth and sixth freedom rights from the government.
On the domestic fronts our airlines introduced promotional fares that stimulated travel. Airlines such as Aero, Virgin Nigeria and Dana should be commended for this marketing gimmickry that made Nigerians plan their travel ahead using the IT platform for booking, confirming and payment. It was also convenient for Nigerians living outside the country to plan travel within Nigeria right from their respective abode.
He also ensured that safety was paramount by providing the total radar coverage, Dopler weather equipment and improved communication within the Nigerian airspace.
He cleared the mess arising from the liquidation of Nigerian Airways by paying the terminal benefits of all staff that had become frustrated and disenchanted.
I will not forget his ability to manage and hold the various unions together thereby creating a harmonious relationship with the government.
Also he made efforts to improve the airport terminals by tinkering with different concession models while working assiduously for the attainment of a category 1 status for the country through the NCAA.
He also ensured that our airlines had a level playing field, when he directed the stoppage of all local flights from the international airport in Lagos and successfully ended the protracted privatization of SAHCOL.
The last thing he did before falling ill was to set up a committee to look into the problems of our vanishing domestic carriers with the objectives of offering palliatives, unfortunately the rancorous organization saddled with reporting back to government could not agree on the best option forward
On the domestic fronts our airlines introduced promotional fares that stimulated travel. Airlines such as Aero, Virgin Nigeria and Dana should be commended for this marketing gimmickry that made Nigerians plan their travel ahead using the IT platform for booking, confirming and payment. It was also convenient for Nigerians living outside the country to plan travel within Nigeria right from their respective abode.
He also ensured that safety was paramount by providing the total radar coverage, Dopler weather equipment and improved communication within the Nigerian airspace.
He cleared the mess arising from the liquidation of Nigerian Airways by paying the terminal benefits of all staff that had become frustrated and disenchanted.
I will not forget his ability to manage and hold the various unions together thereby creating a harmonious relationship with the government.
Also he made efforts to improve the airport terminals by tinkering with different concession models while working assiduously for the attainment of a category 1 status for the country through the NCAA.
He also ensured that our airlines had a level playing field, when he directed the stoppage of all local flights from the international airport in Lagos and successfully ended the protracted privatization of SAHCOL.
The last thing he did before falling ill was to set up a committee to look into the problems of our vanishing domestic carriers with the objectives of offering palliatives, unfortunately the rancorous organization saddled with reporting back to government could not agree on the best option forward
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