BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
Dana Air has affirmed its desire to deepen its existing partnership with 7 Star Global Hanger, in a strategic move towards growing aviation industry.
The Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete, made this known on the sidelines of the just concluded Aviation Africa Conference 2023 held in Abuja.
According to him; Dana Air has shown massive commitment to the development of the sector from capacity building, to training, recruitment of Nigerians in key areas of the sector and a robust support for a home-grown Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).
He 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.”h
His words; ”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 in the comity of nations”.
”We also commend the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, for their commitment towards the growth, survival of airlines and the development of the industry”, Ettete said.
He added that the Aviation Minister has set some very good Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for himself, indicating he is taking off on a very good footing.
“The Minister 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”, he added.
