The National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers has cancelled its planned nationwide strike to protest the disengagement of over 100 of its members by the management of Bristow Helicopters Limited. The company had on Tuesday lay off about 100 pilots and engineers and hinged its decision on plans to restructure the company amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But NAAPE had on Wednesday threatened to ground flight operations for two weeks should the company management refuse to recall the sacked pilots and engineers. The union, however, rescinded its plan after a meeting on Thursday with the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. Earlier, another Nigerian airline, Air Peace, sacked over 75 pilots and also hinged its decision on the pandemic which has disrupted many businesses worldwide.

Source: Punch August 06, 2020 10:40 UTC