National carrier: Union cautions Buhari

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has cautioned the Federal Government against engaging a foreign airline as technical partner to the proposed new national carrier. President of NAAPE, Balami Isaac David, at the weekend in Lagos, said that the development would stunt the growth of the national carrier due to the vested […]

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has cautioned the Federal Government against engaging a foreign airline as technical partner to the proposed new national carrier.
President of NAAPE, Balami Isaac David, at the weekend in Lagos, said that the development would stunt the growth of the national carrier due to the vested interests of such foreign airlines.
David said any idea of engaging a foreign airline as technical partner should be banished, adding that no sane business person will encourage a viable competitor, nor will such partners agree to terms that will grant advantage to the new carrier over their already vested interests in their home airlines.
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for mustering the will power on the establishment of a new national carrier which he said, can now spearhead Nigeria’s deserved quest for global reckoning in aviation.