The Kabo Air Ltd., one of the indigenous airlines in the country, said it had acquired a B747-400 series aircraft.<\/p>\n
The Airline\u2019s Public Relations Manager, Alhaji Aminu Hamza, announced this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Saturday.<\/p>\n
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Boeing 747-400<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Hamza said the decision to acquire the aircraft was to boost the company\u2019s International Airline Transportation system, adding: “the B747-400 series of aircraft is technologically advanced.<\/p>\n
“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,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
He said that the acquisition of the new aircraft would enable Kabo Air compete favourably with other International Airlines in the world.<\/p>\n
According to him, the acquisition of the new aircraft has brought the number of B747 in the fleet of Kabo Air to four.<\/p>\n
The spokesman reiterated the determination of the airline to upgrade its fleet with technologically advanced aircraft.<\/p>\n
Hamza assured intending pilgrims and other passengers who patronise the airline of adequate security and maximum comfort while on board the aircraft.<\/p>\n
He said the new aircraft was fitted with \u2018Grand Positioning System\u2019 (GPS) which enables it to be tracked anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n
Hamza promised that Kabo Air would not relent in its effort to maintain its position as a safe, comfortable and reliable airline. (NAN)<\/p>\n