afraa wings magazine - november 2009 issue 11

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Afraa Magazine 11th edition outlined.indd 1 11/14/2009 6:05:45 PM

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Nigerias flag carrier Virgin Nigeria has been renamed Nigerian Eagle Airlines and rebranded with a

completely new identity. With the formal unveiling of the new brand name and identity, Virgin Nigeria as a brand name ceases to be, as the airline will now operate under its new identity and trademarks.

Unveiling the new brand identity at a press conference in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Eagle Airlines, Captain Dapo Olumide said that The new airlines name and logo fully reflects the rich culture and heritage of Africans and we are glad that under the new management of the airline, we are going to fill the gaps in the aviation sector,

He further said that Nigerian Eagle Airline is a celebration of the dignity and culture

NIGERIAN EAGLE AIRLINES IS BORN

of excellence of Nigerians and Africans that is worth celebrating, adding that a time has come for all Nigerian and Africans to raise their heads high in the comity of nations.

Captain Olumide explained that in arriving at the name: Nigerian Eagle Airlines, extensive research into Africans rich culture and heritage were painstakingly conducted by a team of researchers noting that the Eagle is a bird that typifies strength and foresight and it is common among Africans irrespective of their cultural affiliations.

Captian Olumide also noted that Nigerian Eagle Airlines has great potentials in-spite of challenges currently rocking global aviation. He said that the adoption of the new brand name will further give the current management the impetus to strive hard to retain its established culture of excellence.

Already, plans for a private placement to inject additional operational funds are underway for Nigerian Eagle Airlines which is 51 per cent owned by Nigerian institutional investors and 49 per cent by Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited.

Captain Olumide said that the future of aviation in Africa lies on alliances as opposed to unhealthy competitions among airlines in the continent. Nigerian Eagle Airlines is the first airline that has adopted the model by going into a landmark partnership with Ethiopian Airlines through the Technical Services Agreement (TSA) both airlines recently signed.

Captain Olumide noted that the TSA which covers crew and pilots Training, Maintenance and Resource Pooling will also enable Ethiopian Airlines to provide technical oversight functions for Nigerian Eagle Airlines.


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African Wings is a Pan-African journal on air transport. It is

dedicated to the dissemination of reliable and accurate African aviation developments and com-municating the African Airlines Associations (AFRAA) positions and views on topical global air transport issues that affect the

African aviation industry.

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LAM - Mozambique Airlines at its inception in 1936 was called DETA, a division of the Ports and Railways services. Following independence in 1980, DETA was changed

to LAM - Mozambique Airlines and remained a state owned company until 1998 when its ownership structure was changed. LAM is now a limited liability company with ownership structure of 80% by the State and 20% by employees. Headquartered in Maputo, LAM presently employs 677 workers and has offices and representations within the country and abroad.With a mission to provide air transportation of passengers, cargo and mail on the Domestic, Regional and International market, on regular and non-regular basis, with the maximum safety, comfort and quality that satisfy the customers, LAM business mantra is zero defects. To achieve this goal, LAM ensures that it provides consistent quality service to its customs through investments in human resources development, modern technology and equipment. Consequently, LAM has attained the ISO 9001: 2008 certification for quality and safety management system

Pro le of Host of AFRAA 41st AGA LAM Mozambique Airlines

and successfully met all the requirements of IOSA and proudly stands out as one of the African carriers on the IOSA register.Underscoring the importance the airlines attaches to safety and quality, the Chairman and CEO of LAM, Jos Ricardo Viegas noted that safety, security and quality are fundamental priorities in our operations. Our goal is to ensure that the quality of our services at least matches our customers needs and possibly exceed their expectations. LAM is one of the few consistently profitable airlines in Africa with sound and stable management. In line with its growth strategy and to provide customers with excellent service, LAM is investing in new, modern, cost effective aircraft. Recently, it took delivery of two Embraer 190 jets to complement its fleet of two new Bombardier Q400 aircraft and three Boeing 737 200s. With additional equipment, LAM plans to embark on an ambitious route expansion across Africa and to Europe. The airline will soon start direct flight to oil rich Angola from Maputo. For more information about LAM Mozambique Airlines, please visit their website at: www.lam.co.mz.

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