By Chinelo ObogoAirline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for ordering the suspension of Nigeria Air, the national carrier project launched by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The local airlines further alleged that the ATL issued to Nigeria Air did not pass through the normal security clearance. According to them, the Federal Government’s partnership with Ethiopian Airlines on the project would send domestic airlines out of business by opening up the domestic air travel market to Ethiopian Airlines. The statement by Keyamo on Thursday announcing the suspension of Nigeria Air was commended by AON and industry stakeholders. “However, we remain confident that by suspending the Nigeria Air project to allow for a thorough review, the Aviation Minister will put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family.

Source: Ethiopian News September 02, 2023 17:07 UTC