The Federal Government has chosen Ethiopian Airlines as a technical partner and core investor for the proposed national carrier – Nigeria Air.
Industry sources confirmed that the unveiling of the technical partner/core investor to the new airline will be unveiled in the next few days.
To drive the partnership, sources hinted that discussions are ongoing between officials of the Ministry of Aviation and other government agencies involved in the deal.
An industry source familiar with the development said: “Yes, we have selected Ethiopian Airlines. We have agreed to work with the airline, and we are hoping to make the announcement soon.”
The source added that the ministry had started a training program for the personnel of the planned national carrier at the Ethiopian Airlines facility in Addis Ababa.
“I heard the minister sent some pilots there some time ago for training. But it was ab-initio, training. They are also preparing for the training of pilots on Boeing 737 NG aircraft. Ethiopia will provide the technical management,” the source added.
The source further said that Ethiopian Airlines would provide equipment, technical personnel, and management for the airline.
