Aero Contractors Sacks 100 Workers Outsourced by Skyborne

Some Nigerians working with Aero Contractors have lost their jobs following a structural process that took place in the establishment. Not fewer than 100 workers outsourced to Aero Contractors by Skyborne Ltd have been sacked following the airline’s decision to review its relationship with the company. The airline confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday by its Media Consultant, Mr Simon Tumba, which was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), which owns 60 per cent of the airline’s shares, had dissolved the previous management and appointed Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, as its Managing Director. Akinkuotu, the immediate-past Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has been given the task of rebuilding the airline and helping it to regain its position as a key player in the industry. (NAN)

The statement said: “In the course of reorganizing and repositioning its business, Aero Contractors has reviewed its relationship with Skyborne by cutting down some of the services required from the company. “This will help the company to invest more resources to enhance customer service. For the records, Aero has not sacked any of its staff.’’ NAN, however, gathered that most of the affected contract workers had spent some years with the airline. A letter to one of the affected workers which was obtained by NAN claimed that the sack was as a result of the ongoing restructuring in the airline.

The letter reads in part, “Dear colleague, in the light of the ongoing restructuring at Aero, we regret to inform you that your services are no longer required and employment with SBL terminated with immediate effect. “Please, return all company property to your Manager/Supervisor by 8:00 a.m. on April 28. We regret any inconvenience caused.’’ NAN reports that Aero Contractors had been in the news in recent times as allegations of corruption and diversion of funds were levelled against the past management.

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Ban On Drones!

Due to the recent security challenges faced in Nigeria,  the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority commonly known as NCAA has hereby placed a ban on all forms of drones in the country .

However, Drones can only be flown with special permission be gotten from the Aviation Authority here in Nigeria.

Drone owns, be advised on the update. Stay turned....  follow me on IG@aviatorcruz

Flying in a Sunny Day???

Most of us wonder that is it about flying on Sunny days! In aviation, Air density decreases with increasing temperature and altitude. At any given true airspeed, lower air density reduces the amount of lift generated by the wings or the rotors of an aircraft, which may hamper an aircraft's performance and hence its ability to operate safely. The reduced density also reduces the performance of the aircraft's engine, compounding the effect. Aviators gauge air density by calculating the density altitude.

On sunny days, you will noticed that the level of TURBULENCE is greater than on a cooler day. However,  this is no problem for pilots. In hot days,  Airplanes require a longer takeoff run, potentially exceeding the amount of available runway. It's can also be a problem cause small airport got short runways.  While unsafe at any altitude, an overloaded aircraft is exponentially more dangerous under hot and high conditions. One notable crash was that of Jessica Dubroff's plane in 1996, flying out of the Cheyenne, Wyomingairport (elevation 6,159 ft / 1,878 m)....

So when next you think of making a trip, try choosing a cooler day.

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12 Things Most People Don't Know About Flying

There are a lot of secrets that pilots know but keep to themselves. A few of them are things you're probably better off not knowing. And a few are secrets that, once you know them, can make air travel a little bit better. Flying in the coming months? Here are 12 secrets pilots won't tell you, but I will!!



1. Morning Flights Are the Smoothest


On one hand, morning flights are a drag simply because you have to get up so early. No one likes the alarm going off at 3 a.m. But if you're a nervous flyer, you should know that morning flights are the smoothest. According to the Daily Mail, lighter winds and fewer storms mean less turbulence.

2. Breakdowns Happen


Planes are no different than any complex machine in that they occasionally break down. It happens more often than you might think, but thanks to rigid inspections, these problems are rarely life-threatening. And, says the Daily Mail, more serious troubles like power failures and engine problems are either fixed before take-off or dealt

3. Pilots Sleep while flying


The Daily Mail reports that half the pilots surveyed in a 2012 study admitted to nodding off. That's not as big a deal as you might think. First, the autopilot takes care of much of the flight, and second, there's a co-pilot. On long flights pilots often take breaks and put the co-pilot in charge. Some newer planes even have designated sleeping areas
 

4. Pilots Eat Different Food


Another pilot secret, according to the Daily Mail, is that pilots don't eat the same food as those of us back in economy. They either chow down on special meals or enjoy the same fare as those in business class. Sometimes they even bring their own food. Another secret: the captain and co-pilot will eat different meals, just in case of food poisoning.

5. Bumpy Landings Are Often Done on Purpose


When you experience a hard landing, it doesn't mean that it was a bad landing. The Daily Mail says that if the runway is wet, the pilot will bring the plane down hard to prevent the it from skidding.

6. Planes Get Hit by Lightning


Planes get hit by lightning all the time. According to the Daily Mail, it happens at least once a year to most planes and does no damage.

7. Limited Emergency Oxygen


In case of an emergency, oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling. But did you know that there isn't an endless supply of air? The Daily Mail says that there's enough for about 15 minutes. But don't panic, that's more than enough time for the plane to descend to an altitude where you can breathe without a mask.

                                          




8. Avoid the Coffee (and tea and water)


A pilot writing on Quora advises that you should avoid airplane coffee, calling the on-board potable water used to make it 'disgusting'. The Wall Street Journal investigated the quality of on-board water in the past and found all sorts of nasty critters swimming around. If you want to be sure that your water is just water, buck up for something in a bottle or can and avoid anything that uses airplane water.


                                        

9. Seatbelt Sign Errors


Ever wonder why the 'fasten seatbelt' sign is on, even when the flight is smooth? It's because the pilot forgot to turn it off. Whoops!..




                                 

10. Guns Are Allowed in the Cockpit on US Flights


In the US, Federal Flight Deck Officers (a program of the US Federal Air Marshal Service) can carry a firearm in the cockpit. However, they have to undergo rigorous training and screening.


                                                 



11. Germs Are Everywhere!


You already know to avoid an aircraft's on-board water. But it's much harder to avoid germs in the cabin. According to Reader's Digest, they're on every surface. When people get sick after flying it's generally because of something they touched, not something in the air. Pack some disinfectant wipes to clean your tray, armrest, touch screen, and seatbelt buckle.

                                          


12. A Baby on the Lap is Dangerous


Think you can hold on to your child if there's an impact or sudden deceleration? Not a chance, reports Reader's Digest. Your kid is going to become a projectile. If you want to ensure her safety, use safety seat.