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FORMATION OF ATLANTIC AVIATION CREATES NEW FORCE IN NIGERIA HELICOPTER SERVICES
Wednesday November 7th 2012 - Jagal Group
Jagal Group announced the operational start-up of its subsidiary, Atlantic Aviation, a helicopter-transportation company providing services to Nigeria's oil-and-gas industry. Atlantic Aviation is supported by CHC Helicopter.
Atlantic Aviation has been issued an air-operating certificate and has already established a permanent base on Snake Island, Nigeria, with state of the art facilities and hangarage. Atlantic Aviation is currently developing an operational hub in Port Harcourt that will serve the Niger Delta region.
Twin engine medium aircraft (Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters) are already in country, soon to be followed by several of the Agusta Westland AW139 helicopters that are favoured by the oil and gas industry. With this fleet of medium-lift helicopters, Atlantic Aviation will serve all of the offshore operators in Nigeria with sufficient range to access deepwater rigs and installations.
"We are proud to have set up this world-class helicopter services company,” said Anwar Jarmakani, chairman of Jagal Group. “Harnessing the safety and quality standards from the global arena and being able to offer superior services to the Nigerian market. As Atlantic Aviation grows, we intend to develop our talent to deliver international standards here at home."
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