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The Federal Government yesterday suspended the operating licence of DANA Air indefinitely.

 
Minister of Aviation Stella Ogiemwonyi said the government took the step as part of precautionary measures.
 
She said no responsible government would fold its hands while its citizens perish.
 
The government’s action, The Nation learnt, may be a prelude to a major shake-up in the aviation industry.
 
Besides the suspension of DANA’s operations, the government, it was learnt, is also considering the ban on the use of old aircraft in the Nigerian airspace, especially the types that have been banned in the developed world.
 
A source said the Boeing McDonnel Douglas ( MD83), the type involved in the crash, may be the first to be phased out.
 
It has been banned in the developed world, owing to scarcity of its spare parts and its geriatric nature.
 
An American carrier, Alaska Airlines, from which DANA Air procured the troubled MD 83 aircraft under a third party arrangement, has phased out the aircraft type.
 
Another aircraft type that may be affected in the fleet of some of the airlines include the Fokker 100, which is considered old in some parts of the world.
 
However, the management of DANA Air said contrary to speculations, the MD 83 aircraft that crashed was in good airworthiness state, despite the fact that it was 22 years old.
 
The director of flight operations of DANA Air, Captain Oscar Wason, who spoke yesterday at a news conference in Lagos said the aircraft was acquired about four years ago from Alaska Airlines.
 
He said the airline has kept a regular maintenance schedule.
 
In a statement, the chairman of the airline, Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, said: “ The DANA Air familiy is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the passengers and crew members of flight 9J-922 of Sunday, June 3, 2012. The aircraft, with registration number 5N- RAM, departed Abuja for Lagos with 146 passengers on board. One DANA Air flight engineer, two pilots and four cabin crew were also aboard the flight.
 
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased and we are going to do everything we can to assist them in this extremely difficult times.
 
“An investigation into the cause of the accident got underway immediately, under the guidance of the NCAA, who are being assisted by investigators from the United States National Safety Transportation Board. DANA Air is cooperating fully and assisting the investigations in every possible way.
 
“In accordance with international protocol governing aviation accident investigations, all information about the investigation will come from the NCAA. DANA Air will, however, provide information leading to the flight and update on steps being taken.”
 
via The Nation
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