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Len Hobbs, February 28, 2020 - 8:02 am
I agree with Mr. Quest and I support his conclusions. 1. Nigeria does NOT need a national carrier. When the industry becomes mature, profitable, safe, dependable and ESTABLISHED - then discuss the designation of 'FLAG' carriers - but not a national (government owned or controlled) airline. 2. If the Nigeria federal government would, simply, divest itself of ANY and ALL investment, and involvement, in airline operations, deregulate air space restrictions, dramatically reduce the tax and fee constraints on ALL airlines (foreign and domestic), stop the manipulation of aviation pricing and supply and promote entrepreneurship - the airlines could compete on a 'level playing field' and sustainability would become a standard. 3. Mandate, publicize and ENFORCE that NO politician (family or friends of politicians) nor government employee use their positions, titles or influence, to fly as a passenger, or use the services of an airline for FREE. If the airline company CHOOSES to grant pass privileges without compensation, that would be up to the airline management - NOT the government. Certain aviation safety and operational inspectors are required to fly (gratis) as part of their JOBS - but - not on vacation or personal business. 4. Operational difficulties, civil aviation oversight regulations, logistical problems, monumental financial obligations and industry competition - make the airline industry one of the most stressful and expensive endeavors on this planet - and one of the most beneficial and necessary. Government involvement and interference is the MOST negative element in the existence of an airline company - in any country. No 'government' has EVER made an airline company better, safer or profitable. 5.The African continent, and the countries which comprise this cultural and economic GIANT, has much to offer the rest of the world's population - commerce, tourism, education, entertainment and beauty - BUT - until there is a safe, economical, dependable and profitable airline industry - fully operational across the continent - MOST of the rest of the world - will never get to see it. 6. The global financial and business 'world' recognize the immeasurable opportunity which African nations present. There are TRILLIONS of international monies available to African nations - when and if the government leadership and misguided obstructionists - will, finally, stop punishing and mismanaging the airline industry. GET OUT OF THE WAY - LET THE AIRLINES MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN. 7. To be certain, all countries must have a civil aviation oversight and safety enforcement - no question; however, THAT organization must be as professional, educated, objective and practical as the industry it oversees. The best approach to staffing a civil aviation agency - is to recruit from a vibrant airline and professional business industry - not academia nor government retirees. 8. Today, in 2020, the ENTIRE aviation industry across the African continent - is in distress, dysfunction and malaise...without a vision, without a plan, without leaders and without examples - with the lone exception of ETHIOPIAN Airlines. One successful airline is not enough - Africa deserves 100 successful airlines.
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