A popular oil business mogul, Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, also known with his brand name as A.A. Rano has added another feather into the kits of business conglomerate with the launching of his airline.
Named Rano Air, the airline has five aircrafts to its fleet, which are expected to fly into Nigeria from Morocco to commence operation soon.
The five Aircrafts – Embraer 145 are all undergoing routine and final technical checks preparatory to their departure to Nigeria to commence domestic operations.
According to a Statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano Emirate Council, Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa,
the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who inspected the aircrafts in Morocco was astonished by the development.
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He therefore urged local Airlines to patronise African-based hangers so as to boost business and tourism across the continent.
“His Highness expressed happiness to see the Aircrafts being beautifully branded and he also spared time to board one of the aircrafts and taking a seat in the cockpit.
“In a brief meeting with the Technical Team undertaking the maintenance works, His Highness expressed great delight with what he saw as another positive development in our Aviation Industry as more destinations will be covered.
“He congratulated the owner and prayed for the success of the new airline which will have its hub in Kano.
The Emir, in continuation of his visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to attend the 13th Editon of the Horses Festival, took time off to visit the Aircraft Hanger at the coastal city of Mohammedia to inspect the Aircrafts acquired by RANO AIR, owned by the Business mogul AA RANO.
“His Highness also seized the opportunity of the occasion to call on our Airlines to patronize African based hangers as a way of promoting friendly business relations such as the ones he saw during the visit.
“He expressed happiness to also see Aircrafts from Air Peace and United Nigeria all undergoing routine maintenance checks at the Moroccan based hanger.”
