•••To Commence Lagos, Abuja Flights
Pioneer Airlines have commenced non-scheduled flight operations with one of the aircraft acquired by the Bayelsa State government, an ATR 72-600.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel Alabrah said in a statement on Monday that the historic flight was flown by Captain M. Ibrahim and First Officer Joyce, a female co-pilot, in the cockpit.
According to him, the aircraft took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 11:00hrs en route the Bayelsa International Airport and landed at 12:15hrs.
Interestingly, on board the air-bird was the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, who was Passenger 1A.
Seated with him in the cabin were a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gabriel Onyenwife, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters 1, High Chief Collins Cocodia, and five of the governor’s aides.
The statement added that the partnership with Pioneer Airlines kickstarts Bayelsa’s foray into commercial aviation and another opportunity to expand the state’s internally generated revenue base.
The statement quoted Governor Diri as having expressed confidence in the airline’s ability and capacity to deliver quality services while looking forward to a robust and rewarding partnership with the state.
He said flight was yet another affirmation of Governor Diri’s visionary leadership that is anchored on an unyielding commitment to positively changing the Bayelsa story.
The Network.ng gathered that the airline will have three flights per week from Yenagoa to Abuja on Monday Wednesday and Friday and two flights to Lagos on Tuesday and Thursday.
