18-Oct-2010 1:23 PM
Nine new domestic airlines to commence operations shortly: NCAA
Nine Nigerian domestic carriers are expected to commence operations before the end of 2010 (Punch Nigeria, 17-Oct-2010). Approximately eight carriers were in various stages of processing their Air Operator Certificate, from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. First Nation Airlines is expected to receive its AOC by the end of Oct-2010 and is expected to operate both domestic and regionally with Airbus aircraft. AirmidWest, which had received its AOC, may commence operations shortly. Other carriers include Axiom, Top Brass, Rammaniya and others from West Africa.