FG, Ethiopian Airlines, Others Plan New National Carrier

       

Nigeria is exploring another opportunity of owning a national carrier in partnership with local and continental airlines.

Under the new initiative, private investors, local airlines and the reputable Ethiopian Airlines will partner with the federal government to set up and manage the proposed national carrier.

The federal government’s fresh attempt at establishing national carrier was disclosed by Ethiopian Airlines, which said that it was in talks with the federal government, private sector and airline operators in Nigeria to set up a separate carrier for the country. The company, however, said that  the latest move has nothing to do with the botched plan.