An Igbo Man from Ozubulu in Anambra State floats airline in Swaziland.

An Ozubulu tycoon, Chief Benjamin Aghalieku Arinze, has floated an airline in Swaziland, southern Africa. Known as Aghalieaku Airways, the airline commenced operations last month. It has its base at the Manzini King Mswati III International Airport, Swaziland.
A statement on the airline’s website said: “Aghalieaku Airways is an aviation company that has a business strategy to set up base in the Beautiful Country of Swaziland. Developing the Cargo Aviation Sector with a powerful and dynamic vision to Create a Hub Site that will become your Channel Partner to Servicing the Aviation Sector, Locally, Nationally, Internationally and Globally.”
On what is driving him, Chief Arinze, who is the President of Aghalieaku Airways, said: “Driven by Passion for People, Development, Growth and Positive Changes coupled with a Strong Will and Sheer Determination, my Dream is to Capture the Aviation Market Sector, Develop the African Continent though Global Standards.
“My Vision is to leave a legacy behind that will inspire and motivate the future generation to strive for greater heights, leaving no stones unturned in achieving their goals and vision, by beating all odds in turning their dreams into reality.”

Below are some of the members of the teams of the airline...

1. Chief Benjamin Aghalieku Arinze

— PRESIDENT

Driven by Passion for People, Development, Growth and Positive Changes coupled with a Strong Will and Sheer Determination, my Dream is to Capture the Aviation Market Sector, Develop the African Continent though Global Standards.

My Vision is to leave a legacy behind that will inspire and motivate the future generation to strive for greater heights, leaving no stones unturned in achieving their goals and vision, by beating all odds in turning their dreams into reality.

A TRUE PIONEER IN CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES

2. Ms. Anusha Maharaj

— CEO

Ms. Anusha Maharaj, with over 20 years experience in the corporate conglomerate sector, who have played a pivotal part and been instrumental together in spearheading this project from inception and through sweat, equity, investment, and expertise from marketing, documentation, and aligning strategic partnerships in taking this venture off the ground by standing the true test of time.

They will form part of the members of the board as 2IC’s in terms of decision making and spearheading this vision forward in growing this venture throughout the African continent and across the Globe through business development, trade and acquisitions.

3. Tonny M. Dlamini

— PROTOCOL OFFICER


4. Aircraft


Aircraft – Ilyushin-18D

CRZ Speed (Kts) :550km/h
Max. Endurance (Hrs) :10.5 hours incl. fuel reserves.
Authorized Ceiling :42,99 ft
MTOW :64,000 Kgs
MLW :53,600 Kgs
MZFW :50.250 Kgs
OEW :35.258 Kgs
Max Fuel (kgs) :22,000 Kgs
Fuel Consumption (KGs/hr) :2,0 hours
1 Hour Flight Sector :2200 Kgs/Hr



AIRCRAFT CARGO SPECS

Cargo Door Dims :3350mm x 1850 mm

Pallets :3175mm x 2235mm loading only on pallets

Volume :130 CBM

Maximum Load Cargo :17,000 Kgs


Image captions: Arranged orderly as the numbers appeared above


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/09/igbo-man-from-ozubulu-in-anambra-state.html

http://www.aghalieakuairways.com/

Bros try and grow your country

This is exactly what smart Igbo businessmen should do. If you feel that your business will do better outside of Nigeria, please set it up there.

He can still deliver cargo directly to Enugu airport without dealing with corrupt and tribalistic Nigerian officials. He learnt from the experiences of Orji Uzo Kalu who's SLok airline was frustrated by obasanjo for mere political and tribal reasons.

hmm

sarrki:
Bros try and grow your country

That is if he believes Nigeria is his country

Na so, it's better that way.

Had it been na for naija him float am dem for find way frustrate am.

sarrki:
Bros try and grow your country

U must reside in a desert close to nigeria..
What happened to Slok air
Do u think he was not denied license nd decided to try out else where

Well even the one's wey una give License they on the run now..

No place like home though anywhere you see the enabling environment for your investment you should take it

The cost of running an airline is already high and profit margin can be slim but when you factor in Nigeria to the equation, it becomes impossible especially if you are an Igbo business man. So setting up the airline in Swaziland and servicing Nigerian market from there is the best solution.

I laugh when our visionless governors globe trott in the name of looking for foreign investors. Nigerians both at home and in diaspora have caah to invest. The role of government is to provide a favourable environment where investment can thrive. This can be done by way of policies, infrastructure and security. Well done Chief Aghalieku.

So Mod locked the main thread and moved this new one under travel section? Why are afonja like this!

Kudos to him.
Ezigbo nwa afo igbo.


But now that some airlines are leaving nigeria, wouldnt it have been better if he did this in nigeria.


All the same......proudly 5%

Lalasticlala this must get to fp pls. Am proud to be among the 5%

This looks more like a private/personal aircraft to me.
Otherwise how many aircrafts are in their fleet, their flight schedule and what cities/destinations do they service?

Good one

Afonjas be like..

sarrki:
Bros try and grow your country

Buhari no go give him chance to grow his kwontry

Soon this would turn to tribal debate!




And also go tru the comments and Check who would start it!


Thank God Dangote Otedola Adenuga and co are not Yeebos!


Cheeeeers

it can only be onye Anambra

the name alone would discourage potential customers. Aghaliaku, sounds like someone is throwing up