…Begins Regional Flights in 2017
Overland Airways has announced the commencement of its
flight services from Abuja to Asaba, Delta State from November 22, 2016. The
Asaba-Abuja fights will operate at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; while
the Abuja-Asaba flights will operate at 10:30a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
According to a statement from the airline, “The flight
services will be operated with Overland Airways globally renowned ATR turboprop
aircraft with superior technological design for unmatched performance on
short-distance flights in terms of economic reliability, safety and comfort.”
Overland Airways is Nigeria’s longest-serving most
consistent scheduled commercial airline providing uninterrupted flight services
in Nigeria over the past 14 years. With expanding routes including Lagos,
Asaba, Abuja, Dutse, Minna, Bauchi, Jalingo, Akure, Overland Airways looks to
begin regional flights in West African in the first quarter of 2017.
According to Capt. Edward Boyo, Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of Overland Airways, the accelerated development of the economy of Delta
State is strategic to the development of
the economies of various regions in the country especially the
South-East and South-South regions, which makes air transport an important
element in the efforts to develop Delta State.
“Delta State is endowed with great human and sundry
resources which should be carefully harnessed by relentless efforts of both the
government and the private sector. Overland Airways is dedicated to creating
new high-value for the indigenes and visitors to Delta State by providing our
trademark excellent, reliable, safe and comfortable air services to Asaba.”
“We understand the value of investments and easy access
into hinterland economies like Delta State. And we are confident of driving
sustainable social and economic development in Delta State as Overland Airways
supports the easy movement of investors, tourists, traders and business people
to and from Delta State and the adjoining regions such as Onitsha across the
Niger. We are in partnership with the people of Delta State. And this is a
partnership that works.”
The Chief Operating Officer of Overland Airways, Mrs.
Aanu Benson, states: “Overland Airways performed the first-ever flight to open
Asaba Airport in 2011 as a foremost partner in the economic transformation of
Delta State, and in celebration and support of the enterprising people of ‘The
Big Heart’ State. The launch of the Asaba-Abuja flights today demonstrates the
renewed bonding Overland Airways brings to the people of Delta State and its
environs, underlain by Overland Airways’ characteristic people-oriented and
excellent flight services.”
“With a modern fleet of 12 aircraft, superior technical
and management capabilities as well as unmatched commitment to the sustainable
development of Nigeria’s remote economies and airports, Overland Airways is one
of the best managed airlines in the world today. And this is a plus today for
Delta State and the environs.”
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