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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 21 Dec 2016
Aero Contractors Resumes Flight Services Today
Aero Contractors Airlines has announced the resumption of its scheduled services across the country from today, December 21, 2016 after a near four-month self-imposed suspension. The suspension,…
- 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…
- 1 Sept 2016
First Nation, Another Airlines Shuts Down Operations
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that the First Nation Airlines has shut down its operations in the country to maintain its aircraft. The suspension of operations by the First…
- 6 Jul 2010
Aero Records 40 Million Visitors on Its Website
Aero, the low fares regional airline, has just recorded 40 million visitors to its website since the launch of the airline’s website. As at the month of June, 2010, 40million people had visited…
- 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…
- 6 Jun 2015
Over 120 Passengers Escape Death as Aero Aircraft Develops Fault Mid-Air
Over 120 passengers, including Prof. Ishaq Akintola, director, Muslim Rights Concern, yesterday night escaped death as an Aero Contractors Airline Flight 180 from Lagos to Kaduna developed technical…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 22 Jul 2015
Tragedy Averted @ MMIA as Abuja-Bound Aero Plane Suffers Burst Tyre
Tragedy was averted on Tuesday when a Boeing 737-500 aircraft belonging to Aero Airlines suffered a burst tyre while taking off at the Runway 18 left of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State. The…
- 30 Dec 2013
el-Rufai, 102 Others Escape Death •As Aero Aircraft’s Tyre Bursts
Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and over 99 others escaped death on Sunday, as a Boeing 737 plane belonging to Aero Airlines, which they boarded,…
- 25 Mar 2013
NLC Sends SOS to Aero Contractor over 655 Sacked Workers
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sent save our souls (SOS) message to the management of Aero Contractor airline to recall its 655 workers sacked on March 17. This is contained in a statement signed…
- 20 Dec 2014
SAHCOIL Opens New Corporate Headquarters, Lounge to Public
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has relocated its head office to a new corporate headquarters located at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Cargo Complex. This…
- 21 Jan 2015
SAHCOL Chairman, Bags ‘The Sun Business Man Of The Year 2014’ Award
Barrister Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi, chairman of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), has been awarded with the 'Sun Business Man of the year award 2014'. The award was presented to…
- 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…
- 28 Nov 2023
Aero Relaunches Calabar Route, Plans Additional Three Aircraft
Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company is getting three additional aircraft into service following major repairs by the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) arm of the airline. The airline…
- 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…
- 6 Aug 2014
SAHCOL Welcomes Chidoka, Wins Contract to Service Emirates Airlines
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has thrown it weight behind Mr. Osita Chidoka, new minister of Aviation to succeed on the new role. The Company in a congratulatory message to the…
- 15 Aug 2014
SAHCOL Visits Chidoka, Pledges Support to Aviation Minister
Oluropo Owolabi, managing director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), while on a courtesy visit to Osita Chidoka, minister of Aviation, in Abuja, expressed the Company's…
- 28 Oct 2014
SAHCOL Acquires More GSE Equipment, New Warehouse Nears Commissioning
As part of its determination to improve the face of ground handling in Nigeria, in line with International best practices, the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has taken…
- 16 Apr 2021
AMCON Plans New Airline Holdco
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is awaiting regulatory approval to launch a new holding company for aviation assets under its control, which would enable the state asset manager to…
- 14 Nov 2012
Med-view Airlines Picks SAHCOL for Domestics Ops.
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has been picked to provide total Ground Handling Services to Med-view Airline’s domestic operations. By this, SAHCOL shall be providing ramp and…
- 10 Jul 2012
SAHCOL to Handle Etihad Services
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, (SAHCOL) has been picked as the preferred Ground Handler for the Etihad Airways Lagos Operations. By this, SAHCOL shall be supplying Ground Handling…
- 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…
- 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…