Hani
29th Jan 2002, 10:16
ECOAIR TAKES OFF IN APRIL
ECOAIR, a West African sub-regional airline is to commence operation in April.
The airline which is to fill the vacuum created by the exit of Air Afrique is to commence operation with two Boeing 737-300s.
Details of the ownership is yet to be ascertained, but individuals and institutional investors behind the airline are expected to be revealed soon, as they are all expected to converge in Lagos for an investor forum.
The project coordinator however hinted that the investors are made up of private businessmen and other professionals in the sub-region with Nigerians dominating.
ECOAIR, a West African sub-regional airline is to commence operation in April.
The airline which is to fill the vacuum created by the exit of Air Afrique is to commence operation with two Boeing 737-300s.
Details of the ownership is yet to be ascertained, but individuals and institutional investors behind the airline are expected to be revealed soon, as they are all expected to converge in Lagos for an investor forum.
The project coordinator however hinted that the investors are made up of private businessmen and other professionals in the sub-region with Nigerians dominating.