Dana Airlines Begins Operation in Nigeria on Friday

Dana Airlines, the newest airline company in the aviation sector of Nigeria has taken delivery of 3 Boeing McDonnell Douglas 83 aircraft in California, USA, as it commence operation from the MMA2 Terminal in Lagos on Friday, 8th, August 2008.

The company has also signed an agreement with Iberia Maintenance to help maintain its fleet of aircraft daily in order to ensure perfect delivery of services.

The company also plan to construct a multi-million naira aircraft maintenance hanger in Lagos where enough space would be provided for all its aircraft activities and has made bookings for another 10 Boeing MD83’s in addition to its aircraft before the end of this year.

Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, Managing Director of Dana Airlines, said the company is making provision for offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Calabar, Benin and Katsina and will begin operation with the triangular routes of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Dana Airlines will offer 12 seats in premium class and 128 seats in traveller class to customers. It has also employed 27 pilots who are undergoing training in USA.