Victor Mgbanwa
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has disclosed that Emirates Airline will commence operations shortly in the country.
The Minister made the disclosure in a statement released on Sunday by the spoke person of the Minister, Odutayo Oluseyi.
According to him,the Minister met with officials of Emirates Airline at the 2023 Dubai Airshow at the UAE to discuss the resumption of flights by the airline.
“The management has given assurance that the resumption of the flight would commence very soon.
The Emirate Government has approved Nigeria’s carrier, Air Peace Airline, to fly directly into and out of the prime airport in Dubai”, he said.
Oluseyi further explained that the Minister met with the management of Airline Executive, led by its CEO, Dana Hatcic, a company that indicated interest in establishing an MRO facility in Nigeria.
“The management had fruitful discussions with the Honourable Minister and they have been invited to Nigeria for further follow-up of their business plans.
“The Minister expressed the possibility of a maiden edition of the Nigeria Airshow sometime in November 2024, thereby becoming the first African country to organise such an event.
