Stakeholders in the aviation industry have lauded one of Nigeria’s flag carriers, Med-View Airline, for its giant strides, especially on the international front.
The commendation is not unconnected with the airline’s acquisition of a new Boeing 777-200, shortly after taking delivery of a super jumbo 747 as additions to its fleets.
The feat, stakeholders said, was most “courageous” particularly at a time the sector is buckling due to pressure of economic recession.While the 747 has since been deployed to the Lagos – London Gatwick route, the triple-seven aircraft on Monday airlifted pilgrims from Lagos to Saudi Arabia for the commencement of the 2016 Hajj operations. No fewer than 150 flights operations are expected to be carried out while the Hajj exercise lasted.
Regional Manager of British Airways, Kola Olayinka, said the Med-View management had again demonstrated the resilience of the Nigerian spirit to survive all odds.
Olayinka said: “Nigeria is very active country of people that cannot be put down. No matter what is thrown at us, we will struggle and make a come back.
“That is why I salute the courage of Nigerian airlines. Notwithstanding what is happening to us on all fronts, Med-View is still able to bring in a 747-400. I feel proud to see a 747 aircraft that is not borrowed, with Nigerian flag on it at Gatwick, London. That is enormous joy for me as a Nigerian,” he said.
