With the upswing of economic activities in Edo State on the back of the far-reaching reforms of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, two airlines, Max Air and Azman Air, have commenced operations on the Benin route, increasing the number of airlines operating in the state to five.

This is coming as Aero Contractors commenced operations on the route barely a month ago, citing heavy passenger traffic on the axis.

The Benin route has experienced increased passenger traffic in the wake of opening up of the business space by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, which has resulted in a lot of business and tourist visits to the state.

The state government also contributed to facility upgrade at the Benin Airport in partnership with the Federal Government, which led to the installation of Night Landing Equipment, among others.

The inaugural Max Air flight landed at the Benin Airport at about 5.05pm on November 26, 2019. The aircraft was marked No. 5N-DNB, with 78 passengers on board.

A Protocol Officer of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), identified as Tonia, said Azman Airline will commence operations on December 1, after conclusion of modalities for smooth flight operation at the Airport.

She disclosed that Max Air, which has already commenced operations on the Benin-Abuja route, is scheduled to airlift passengers on Mondays and Thursday, noting that the two flights would be at about 3pm.

The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osaze Osemwengie-Ero, said the Benin Airport is becoming busier as the state government is developing the business sector, which has led to the influx of tourists and investors.

According to him, “Governor Godwin Obaseki has invested a lot in the Benin Airport. It is one of the few airports that has night landing facility in the country. We are here to receive the inaugural flight of Max Air and by December 1, we are expecting another airline to commence operations in Benin, which will bring the number of airlines operating at the Benin Beni Airport to 5.”

He added, “Two weeks before the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), Aero Contractors came into Benin. Today, Max Air has resumed operations. The Governor is bringing more airlines to Benin not just only Abuja and Lagos.”

He said the state government is working towards having tourists and investors spending the night in Benin such that the last flight comes into Benin by 11.00pm, while the first flight leaves by 6.00am.

The Captain of the Max Air flight, Captain Kola Sawyerr, said it was a smooth and pleasant journey, noting that the Benin Airport is well equipped to handle many passengers.

https://thenationonlineng.net/max-air-azman-air-commence-flight-operations-in-edo/

Wow

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This feels so great!!!

ok

Max Air, Edo people doesn't need this, they already have wings.

Damnnnnn niggarrr

As a real niggarrr
I must say obaseki is a real niggarrr! He don win the heart of the Edos. They call him "the wake and see governor"

Trying to upgrade Edo state

Oshiomhole should reconcile or else he is going to fuckkk oshiomhole up anyday anytime twice on election Day

Amazing

Which one is Max Air?

When the government is doing well, investors will be trooping in.

Edo people hardly use those planes ooo.... wetin concern them with aeroplane when dem get Edo airlines

Ok

Nigerian govt nd their hate for igbos will definitely destroy dis country
Onyemma never even finish him case

I wish more success

This shows that Edo is witnessing economic growth under Obaseki

Oba eseke

I don't even think there will be need for these, cuz the Edo people have always been flying, no be today, we all know!

If obaseki is really working why is oshomole bent on removing him?? Or is APC allergic to performing governors?? Eg removing Ambode to put Sanwolu

Xucxex1997:
Nigerian govt nd their hate for igbos will definitely destroy dis country

Onyemma never even finish him case

Did Nigerian government accuse Onyeama of anything?

Obaseki for +4. May what befell Ambode not come near you o. If truly you are doing all these great works and not just playing politics, may the God of our ancestors bless you for the next tenure. Ise

Edo flying since 1805

Bow down to the superior Edo Airlines ...

Most of the comments.

Awesome Obaseki Carry Go 4+4=8

Much as Oshiomole is a reprehensible human being,what I smell here is propaganda fueled by brown envelope by Obaseki to booster his image.

Federal Government, owner of Max air Alhaji Dahiru Mangal and Alhaji Abdulmunafi Sarina owner of Azman Air, leave *Air Peace and Allen Onyema alone*. Stop playing politics with everything. If you keep on fighting Air Peace, Max air and Azman air will fold mark my words. I am from Yoruba and not an Igbo, why HAUSA/FULANI'S hate Ndigbo and anything that will move this country forward. It was Arik Air now Air Peace.

HAUSA/FULANI'S are the problem of this country.

V1C70R:
I don't even think there will be need for these, cuz the Edo people have always been flying, no be today, we all know!

Me is thinking same, the flights are not even enough.