Big B1:

People like Tinubu will never exist in a well structured and organized Nigeria.
People like this never want to see Nigeria @ a certain level; they feel that they've figured it all out, but it is a matter of time for Nigerians to take control of their control.
Things are changing, Nigeria is getting there day after day and Nigerians are getting smarter; it is a matter of time for folks like Tinubu to go down with the uncivilized ways of doing things and defective system that has eaten the foundation of this great nation.

This is also the main reason why Tinubu prefers the governor of Lagos not to be bigger than himself. He will continue to pick none politician and a passive entity as Lagos state governor.

The question is:For how long can he stop the rain?

Everyday belongs to the thief and only one day belongs to the real owner.

That day is around the corner.

Trust me, it a matter of time.

First Nation Airways, which has been certified by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to begin operations next month said it is prepared to offer seamless in-flight services with some of the best equipment, just as it sees great opportunity in the sector.

The airline had already taken delivery of three A320 aircraft, with six more to be delivered before the end of next month. It is the first airline to operate that brand of aircraft.

An airline in the country reputed for its wide route network operates the A340-500 type on its international routes.

The development could afford Airbus the opportunity to make more inroads into the nation’s travel market. Boeing, the American aircraft giants controls over 80 per cent of aircraft operating in Nigeria.[b]

The first aircraft flew into Nigeria from Montreal, Canada via Glasgow, Scotland last week.

The cabin is made up of eight business class and 138-comfort class, in all new leather seats with in-flight entertainment, including air show and screens, for enhanced passenger comfort.

First Nation is currently conducting flight proofing as part of NCAA certification process.

Spokesperson for the airline, Mrs. Ronke Kilaso, said in Lagos that the airline was an independent and separate entity from Bellview, stressing that it would benefit from the wealth of experience of some of the former senior management of Bellview Airlines.

She stated that the airline has appointed a European Air Safety Agency (EASA) 145 as maintenance service provider.

Airbus industries, British Midland and Oxford Aviation Academy are expected to provide training for the airline’s engineers, pilots and cabin crew.

NAHCO Aviance has been selected as handlers to support First Nation, after an extensive tender process.

The Airbus A320 is the most fuel-efficient single aisle aircraft in its category and bedrock of the fleet of major European carriers from British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, United, U.S. Airways, Jet Blue, among others.

In fact, it is today the most successful single aisle aircraft, now certified for Nigeria for the first time by First Nation Airways.

According to her, First Nation Airways will initially serve Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano as from May 2011, before expanding to other areas, as more aircraft are delivered.

“The airline will be headed by an expatriate as chief operating officer and managing director, while the board will be chaired by Mr. Kayode Odukoya, she added.

Nevertheless, the burgeoning increase and demand for re-structuring and re-organization within the African airline industry marks an important step on the road to financial recovery.
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http://marketingworldmag.com/wp/can-first-nation-provide-the-missing-link-in-nigerian-airline-industry.html

odiaero:

@Poster, that plane in not in International Airport lagos, i wonder since when we have high landscape in that part

The first three of five A320-212's for new Nigerian start-up carrier First Nation Airways passed through Glasgow International (Abbotsinch) (GLA/EGPF) on April 8, 2011. The carrier was created following the demise of Bellview Airlines. The aircraft are all ex Gulf Air machines.

http://aeropacific..com/2011/04/first-nationa-airways-a320-320s-pass.html

And when that time comes, Asiwaju go don by more companies, more planes, create more jobs for thousands of unemployed Nigerians, develop the SW, but you go still dey here yelling all over the place with your misplaced anger and bad bele.

How I wish and pray that rich Nigerians invest and crate jobs like this smart Nigerian.

This airline has nothing to do with Tinubu and please dont go out to beer parlours and pepper soup joints to spread falsehood. We know the owners and Tinubu is not. Haba!!!! naija and unsubstantiated stories.
if as u said its all REG.@CAC, that become public knowledge, so y hide the names if at all u know the owner/owners.
your pr staunt will not wash bro.

alj_harem:

wonders shall never end

so tinubu is this rich while his people suffer

Jakumo:

Nice Airbus, and very nice paintjob.    

For engine power and rough-weather stability, that A320 beats the Embraer195 regional jet used by Nigeria's other airline, hands down, but for shark-like sleek sexiness, the Embraer195 does have serious appeal, fer sure.

Eko Ile:

How hard is it for a man like Tinubu or any other credible investor to secure a freeking loan to buy an existing airline?

What is the man is the front man for some other investors?


With the sad rate of ignorance and stupidity many young Nigerians are displaying all over the place, that country is in serious trouble.

This is really pathetic,

Jakumo:

Nice Airbus, and very nice paintjob.    

For engine power and rough-weather stability, that A320 beats the Embraer195 regional jet used by Nigeria's other airline, hands down, but for shark-like sleek sexiness, the Embraer195 does have serious appeal, fer sure.

manny4life:

The topic is and response is quite misleading; did he buy it out or he invested into it, which one is it?

Well good one, but that news is somewhat incorrect or exaggerated because they said

In fact, Aviation workers claimed that the ex-governor could not have paid anything less than $300 million for the acquisition of the airline.

$300 million? Does anyone know how much is $300 million? How much non-depreciated assets (market value) not book value does Bellview Airline have? IMO, this is somewhat of a questionable transaction. In all, I give it to him,


As for those talking about Aircraft, I'm no engineer and won't claim to it but people have often preferred the newer regional aircraft than the Airbus model, Hey what do I know. I would rather fly on on 737 than airbus just my though.