Sanusi takes charge at Aero, begins airline’s repositioning

By Sade Williams

Ado Sanusi is seeking stakeholders support in his effort to reposition Aero Contractors the domestic carrier  following his reappointment as managing director by bad debt manager, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

Sanusi is looking to make the airline great once again and says he needs the support of all stakeholders, including staff of the airline, to make this happen.

Sanusi was reassigned by AMCON in 2020 to manage the Nigerian Eagle (NGE) carrier as part of the exit strategy of AMCON from Arik Air, while Abdullahi Mahmood was seconded from Arik Air to manage Aero Contractors in 2021.

Unfortunately due to the lingering issue connected with securing the Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) of NG Eagle and the failure of the airline to take off, AMCON has decided to reassign Sanusi back to Aero.

Aero contractors has been in receivership under AMCON since 2016, and is undergoing restructuring with expectation of returning to schedule services in the very near future.

“I am pleased to return to Aero Contractors to continue the job of repositioning the airline. I thank Capt. Mahmood for the wonderful job he has done in holding the fort.

“A lot needs to be done to make the airline stronger to be able to face future challenges. I look forward to the support of the staff and management of the airline including other stakeholders to make the airline great once again,” Sanusi said.