And it's not just fixed wing operations that are below standard:
Rotary operations within the Niger Delta & offshore are still taking place without a) SAR cover. b) Radar cover. c) ATIS weather info. d) Re-broadcast facilities for relay of flight following e) a comprehensive track structure to reduce the possibility of conflictions & that's just for starters.
with fraternal greetings, retired to SA, ambi
PS: PanAfrican owned Bell 412 5N-BDZ still lies at the bottom of the Gulf of Benin having arrived there in early(I think)2004, whilst engaged on a night casevac. Cause of the accident still unknown I believe, this is one crew who won't be going home to their loved ones anytime soon. Major oil companies, many of whom are to be found operating in Nigeria are still on course to return over $100 billion to their shareholders over the next 5 years it is reported.
