History was made in Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sub-sector of the aviation industry in Nigeria on Thursday as 7Star Global Hangar Limited obtained the Certificate of Airworthiness from Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) after the MRO facility successfully carried out a C-Check on a MD83 aircraft owned by Dana Air Airlines.
African Business Travel News (ABTN) learnt that the collaboration and the success of both companies led to the release of the Certificate of Airworthiness by the regulatory authority
7star Global Hangar is the biggest independent MRO facility in sub–Saharan Africa in terms of capability.
A statement signed by Sani Ahmadu Director of Business Development / Corporate Affairs of the Facility said that 7star Global Hangar, was committed to providing responsible, professional and premium quality aircraft maintenance services.
He said the success was a great achievement for both 7Star Global Hangar and Dana Air in particular and the country in general as this will in turn reduce capital flight.
“With such collaboration, the industry will witness a cost saving maintenance culture capable of sustaining airlines in Nigeria. Greater thanks to the NCAA for their continued support and oversight throughout the project, ensuring that every task is carried out in accordance with the approved documentations”.
The statement further quoted the Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete as saying that it was a great achievement for both Dana Air and 7star Global Hangar and that Dana Air is proud to have pioneered this feat.
“This is a huge win for our industry and we are delighted to be part of it.
Dana Air remains committed to the growth and development of Nigeria’s aviation industry and the economy at large and we will continue to contribute our quota in this regard,” Ettete said.
