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- 29 Mar 2012
AERO Adopts New e-Payment Option for Customers
Aero, has introduced an entirely new, fast and convenient mobile money payment on the platform of U-MO, first of its kind in the Nigerian aviation industry. By this innovative gesture, Aero ticket…
- 11 Jun 2012
Aero Adds Another Sales Channel
Aero, the leading e-airline in West Africa has been added to Wakanow travel portal. The additional distribution means increasing the airline’s sales channels. This platform will enable Aero…
- 23 Aug 2010
Aero Introduces Online Aviation Products, Services
Aero, leading e-airline has launched a new more vibrant website, which comes with a new look and increased functionality for the user, aimed at saving passengers’ valuable time as well as making…
- 15 Sept 2025
Aero Contractors Showcases Upgraded MRO Capabilities at Aviation Africa Summit
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, made a strong statement at the just-concluded Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda, by showcasing its upgraded and expanding…
- 15 Dec 2015
Aviation Unions Blast AMCON Over "Dying" Aero Contractors
Aviation unions and workers of Aero at the weekend lampooned the present management instituted by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). According to the Groups, the airline’s over 1000…
- 21 Sept 2010
Aero Introduces Nama Tax on Ticket Sales
Aero airline, with effect from September 6, 2010 now charge N100 (One hundred naira only) Nama tax on all ticket sales. This is as a result of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (Nama) mandate…
- 12 Dec 2024
Aero Contractors Launches "12 Days of Christmas" Campaign
Aero Contractors is thrilled to announce the launch of its "12 Days of Christmas" campaign, a festive and engaging social media initiative designed to spread holiday cheer and reward loyal customers.…
- 29 Apr 2014
CPC Fines Aero N1.599m for Abandoning Passengers
Consumer Protection Council (CPC), on Monday in Lagos, ordered the management of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited to compensate 39 passengers on its flight AJ132 of November 8, 2013 who…
- 17 Mar 2025
Aero Contractors and NSIB Forge Partnership to Elevate Aviation Safety and Training in Nigeria
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s foremost aviation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to strengthen aviation safety through data sharing,…
- 31 Jul 2012
Aero Delivers New Aircraft, Commences Third Party Maintenance
Aero as part of its fleet renewal programme is taking delivery of Boeing 737-400 and -700, including the Dash 8-Q400 new generation aircraft commencing from next month. The new generation aircrafts…
- 18 Jul 2016
Spectranet Takes Internet onboard Aero Flights
Spectranet 4G LTE, in furtherance of its brand evolution journey and commitment to provide world class internet service experience, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aero Contractors. The…
- 31 Aug 2016
Aero Suspends Scheduled Services, Laments Harsh Economy
Aero Contractors Airlines has announced the suspension of its scheduled services from today, Thursday September 1. A statement from Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, chief executive officer, said the development…
- 17 Mar 2017
Aero Contractors ‘Sacks’ 60% of Workers
Up to 60% of workers of the distressed airline Aero may have been laid off following dwindling operations by the airline which is the oldest in the country. Findings show workers, more than 1000,…
- 22 Aug 2013
Aero Dangles Promo Ticket with Resumed Flights to Kaduna
Aero, the leading Nigerian carrier has commenced daily commercial flight operations to Kaduna to satisfy the yearnings of customers. The airline will increase operations to twice daily on the…
- 26 Jul 2022
Aero Contractors Debunks Diverting $3m Meant for Acquisition of a Bombardier Aircraft
Aero Contractors has vehemently refuted reports that its management and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), diverted $3 Million meant for the acquisition of a Bombardier aircraft. It…
- 13 Sept 2017
Aero Contractors gets NCAA Approval for C-check Maintenance
Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors, has received certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to handle C-checks on Boeing B737-300, B737-400 and B737-500. Capt. Ado…
- 5 Apr 2024
Aero Contractors Says Its Diligently Paying Redundancy Benefits to NAAPE Members
Contrary to the assertions in the media, which suggests that the company has neglected its responsibility to settle outstanding redundancy benefits, Aero Contractors has diligently worked to address…
- 17 Mar 2016
Aero Launches Special Easter Offers to Passengers
Aero, Nigeria’s leading e-airline has announced special offer for its passengers ahead of the forthcoming Easter celebrations. The aim of the promo tagged "Family and Friends Promo”, according to…
- 21 Feb 2016
Capt. Fola Akinkuotu Emerges Substantive CEO Aero
Mr. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, the receiver manager, has appointed Capt. Fola Akinkuotu as substantive CEO for Aero Contractors, as part of the second phase of the restructuring process of the…
- 6 Feb 2016
AMCON Takes Over Aero Contractors
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has dissolved the board of Aero Contractors and appointed a manager to oversee the affairs of the airline. This is just as AMCON has engaged a…
- 22 Dec 2024
Aero Contractors Celebrates Long-Serving Employees at Award Ceremony
Aero Contractors recently hosted its Long Service Award Ceremony, a momentous event dedicated to honoring distinguished retirees for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to the…
- 18 Jul 2022
Aero Contractors Suspends Scheduled over ‘Challenging Operating Environment’
Aero Contractors on Monday announced the temporary suspension of its “scheduled passenger services operations”. The suspension is “due to the impact of the challenging operating environment” on the…
- 2 Jul 2012
Aero Adds Quickteller Mobile Platform
Aero has announced the addition of Quickteller mobile platform as another online payment channel for her passengers. This service enables customers make payment for tickets on quickteller mobile site…
- 13 Oct 2022
AMCON Reappoints Ado Sanusi as MD of Aero Contractors
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has reappointed Capt. Ado Sanusi as the Managing Director of Aero Contractors. Ado-Sanusi Capt. Sanusi was reassigned by AMCON in 2020 to manage…
- 18 Jul 2022
Aero Contractors Announces Temporary Suspension of Flight Operations
The management of Aero Contractors Company of Nig. Ltd. has announced the temporary suspension of its scheduled passenger services operations with effect from Wednesday, July 20, 2022. This was…
- 15 May 2013
Aero Dangles N10,000 Fares on Domestic Routes
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s leading regional and domestic carrier is offering a promotional fare of 10,000 Naira for flights on all domestic routes when booked online from May 14 to May 31. This…
- 20 Apr 2017
NCAA Investigates Aero Contractors over Aircraft Smoke
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has begun investigation into the smoke in an Aero Contractors aircraft enroute Lagos from Port Harcourt. Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public…
- 30 Nov 2012
Aero Commences Flight Operations between Calabar, Abuja
Aero, Nigeria’s leading regional airline, has announced that effective December 1, 2012, the airline will commence flight operations between Calabar and Abuja . The flight, which will be operated…
- 31 Jan 2014
Aero Resume Daily Flights to NAF Base PH, Osubi Warri
Aero, Nigeria’s leading regional airline, has announced the resumption of services to NAF Base Port Harcourt and Osubi Warri. While NAF base will commence on the 3rd of February, Osubi Warri will…
- 8 May 2022
Flight Shut Down: Arik Air, Aero Contractors to Operate Flights on Monday
The management of Arik Air Limited and Aero Contractors have both confirmed that it will be operating all their scheduled flights on Monday, May 9, 2022 despite the planned shutdown of flight…