Updated: "Contact Us": Rano Air Get Ready For Operation After Taking Delivery of N4bn Aircraft

Updated: "Contact Us": Rano Air Get Ready For Operation After Taking Delivery of N4bn Aircraft

  • Nigerian airline Rano Air recently acquired aircraft worth over N4 billion and obtained a full operating license
  • Now the airline now is seeking individuals and travel agencies to partner for its operation
  • Rano Air is expected to operate a cargo and passenger service in the coming months

Nigerian airline Rano Air has announced plans to work with travel agencies after acquiring four new aircraft worth over N4 billion and a full operating license.

The airline recently announced receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which authorizes it to provide scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter flight operations.

Rano Air Nigeria
Kano Billionaire, Auwalu buys 4 aircraft at an estimated cost of over N4.2bn for Rano operation Credit: @ranoaira
Source: Facebook

Rano Air Limited expressed excitement over acquiring the aircraft and license, stating it is now ready to commence full commercial operations.

In a statement released on its Facebook page, the airline called for interested travel agencies and individuals to reach out.

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The statement reads:

"This is to notifuy the general public that Travel Agency requirements are ready and accessible at Rano Air Limited, interested in recruiting travel agents or individuals. Interested persons can contact the Marketing Department at Marketing@ranoair.com or through our social media platforms."

In preparation for the Rano Air operation, Dailytrust reports that he secured four EMB-145LRs aircraft to start operations in 2022.

Checks by Legit.ng show the average price of an Embraer ERJ-145LR for sale on GlobalAir.com is $2,395,000(N1.09 billion) which brings the total spend to N4.2 billion.

Owner profile

Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, popularly known as A. A Rano was born on June 9th, 1944 in a Hausa-Fulani community called Lausu Village in Rano local government Area of Kano State, Nigeria.

He made his money from distributing petroleum products which he started on a very small scale in the year 1994.

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Report has it that Auwalu built his first retail outlets in Kano State in 1996, and incorporated A. A Rano Nigeria Limited in the Year 2002.

NNPC, NMDPRA speak on staff recruitment exercise reports, warn Nigerians

Meanwhile, in another report, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said reports that it is recruiting are fake and should be ignored by Nigerians.

The national oil company revealed that announcement of any recruitment would be made through the proper channels.

Similarly, the NMDPRA has also issued a warning to Nigerians that there is no ongoing recruitment, as reported.

Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.