Air Peace alleges $42m loss to poor aircraft handling
Air Peace claims a $42m revenue loss from repeated aircraft damage by ground handlers. Learn how poor aircraft handling impacts Nigeria’s largest airline. Read More: https://punchng.com/air-peace-alleges-42m-loss-to-poor-aircraft-handling/
Air Peace, the Nigerian airline, has reported a $42 million loss in revenue due to repeated damage inflicted on its aircraft by ground-handling companies. Over the past year, three of its aircraft have been seriously damaged, with an average of two instances per year. In a recent interview, Air Peace's spokesperson, Efe Whiskey, revealed that the airline has experienced three major aircraft damage incidents within the past 12 months, with two occurring this year.
Whiskey stated that the handling companies, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc and Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, are responsible for damaging the airline's aircraft on average twice a year. The financial impact of these incidents extends beyond the cost of repairs, as the airline also loses revenue while the aircraft are grounded.
The most recent incident resulted in a loss of $42 million, while another aircraft damaged on Boxing Day has incurred $3.2 million in repair costs. Whiskey expressed concern that the airline could face similar incidents in the future, citing predictions from their insurance company that Ground Handling Companies SAHCO and NAHCO are likely to damage their aircraft again this year.
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