The aircraft have been at Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, Abuja before they were given to Aero Contractors.
Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River
State said at the event that the two airplanes would be maintained and operated
by Aero airline until Cally Air would obtain its Airline Operation Certificate.
According to Ayade, the established
relationship between the two partners will boost the aviation sector.
He said: “We give glory to Almighty God for
Cross River State to procure these aircraft.
“As it is today, the state can proudly say
without owing that we procured these aircraft for Cally Air Airline.
“For now, we are in the process of getting
our own AOC (Airline Operation Certificate) for Cally Air.
“With increasing difficulties and insecurity
challenges by traveling by road, the air travelling has become more imperative
to bridge the gap.
“That is why the Cross River State
Government is cashing into the opportunities.”
The governor added that the two aircraft
are capable of moving passengers safely at all times.
Aero Station Manager, Abdulmalik Jibreel,
said the two parties had officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding
earlier.
Jibreel expressed optimism that the two
parties would mutually benefit from the union.
He said: “Today’s event is a historic one
between Cross Rivers and Aero Contractors.
“We are into partnership together with
them.
“They gave us two aircraft to operate on
their behalf and under an MOU of understanding between the two partners.
“We are going to maintain the two aircraft
as well as to operate the aircraft.
“I am sure it is going to be a credit one
between the two partners; a win-win situation for the two parties.”
Speaking, the Managing Director of Federal
Airports Authority of Nigeria, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, said the arrival of the
two aircraft was a very major improvement to the aviation industry.
Yadudu said the development would
definitely improve services, scope economic aspire, and create more employment.
He said: “Because of COVID-19 pandemic, the
system is distressed.
“To have another airline coming into
operation will yield a better thing for all of us.
“The confidence is there and we are
recovering quickly.”
Yadudu, who reaffirmed the authority’s
commitment to the improvement of services at airports, solicited further
cooperation and support of the airlines and other stakeholders to advance the
sector.
On his part, NAIA Airport Manager, Sani
Mahmud, affirmed that having a new airline operating in the airport was a sign
of growth.
Mahmud added that the management of the
airport was intensifying efforts to ensure that all users maximally enjoyed the
rendered services.
He said: “We airport operators, we always
welcome new airline into the airport and into the field.
“It is a sign of growth for all.
“We on our part, we ensure all necessary
facilities are provided for them.
“We have so many of the airlines coming up
and it is in this vein that we are trying to convert the old international
terminals for domestic operations.
“We are in the process of developing the
place.
“A lot of conversion activities are
happening already.”
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