7th July, 2013
The Kabo Air Ltd., one of the indigenous airlines in the country, said it had acquired a B747-400 series aircraft.
The Airline’s Public Relations Manager, Alhaji Aminu Hamza, announced this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Saturday.
Hamza said the decision to acquire the aircraft was to boost the company’s International Airline Transportation system, adding: “the B747-400 series of aircraft is technologically advanced.
“With the new aircraft, transportation of pilgrims to the Holy Land will be faster because it is an advancement of what is obtained in other B747 aircraft,’’ he said.
He said that the acquisition of the new aircraft would enable Kabo Air compete favourably with other International Airlines in the world.
According to him, the acquisition of the new aircraft has brought the number of B747 in the fleet of Kabo Air to four.
The spokesman reiterated the determination of the airline to upgrade its fleet with technologically advanced aircraft.
Hamza assured intending pilgrims and other passengers who patronise the airline of adequate security and maximum comfort while on board the aircraft.
He said the new aircraft was fitted with ‘Grand Positioning System’ (GPS) which enables it to be tracked anywhere in the world.
Hamza promised that Kabo Air would not relent in its effort to maintain its position as a safe, comfortable and reliable airline. (NAN)