Aero Contractors, Nigeria oldest aviation company, has taken delivery of a second Dash-8 (Q-400) aircraft on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja Nigeria.

The Nigerian registered aircraft owned by UMZA Air would be operated by Aero Contractors under a joint venture agreement between the parties.

The Dash 8 aircraft is one of the most fuel efficient and modern aircrafts in the market and has a capacity of 75 seats.

The Managing Director of the Aero Contractors, Alhj. Abdullahi Mahmood, after taking the delivery of the new aircraft, said Nigerians ought to expect efficient, prompt and reliable services “when the airline resumes operation soonest with the second Dash-8Q400 Bombardier.’’