Chinese in Tanzania, Indians in Nigeria
In Nigeria, it's Indians, and in a very big way too. Dana Air is the new subsidiary of the Dana Group, auto distribution, manufacturing and trading concern which has just launched MD-82 services {two aircraft} on the Lagos-Port Harcourt-Abuja triangle. I can confirm imminent delivery of another 4 jets, although some insist its ex-Alaska Airlines fleet will reach 10 machines. Heavy maintenance has been contracted out to an Iberia subsidiary. Also delivered is a Lear 45 for taxi ops, with factory new Challenger 605 and EMB Legacy on the way. Ultimately, few out here doubt the viability of this venture because of the properous pedigree of the group.