By Ushang Ewa Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday explained why the State owned airline, Cally Air is yet to commence operations. Mr. Ayade told a select group of journalists shortly after one of the two aircrafts his administration purchased to float the airline touched down and was hosed down at the Margaret
By Jonathan Ugbal Aero Contractors on Monday resumed flight operations on its Lagos – Calabar- Lagos and Abuja – Calabar – Abuja routes with one of the two Boeing 737 purchased by the Cross River State Government. The maiden flight into the Margaret Ekpo International Airport was welcomed with a wash down at a few
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor has approved the withdrawal of N250million each from 18 LGA accounts for equity investment in Cali Air. The HOLGAs signed the release of the money totaling to 4.5 billion naira only from their capital votes. Transfer is to commence from LGA accounts to begin tomorrow (Friday). More
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Follow @NaijaJonathan The maiden flight of Cross River State carrier, CaliAir may come sooner than expected with Equatorial Guinea the likely destination. Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade Wednesday in Calabar said the state will explore and strengthen its relationship with that country especially in areas of maritime and
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has announced its intention to partner the Dana group of companies in the Calabar Pharmaceutical Company (Calapharm) as well as in aviation to float its own airline, CaliAir. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade disclosed this to newsmen, Friday at the site of the Calapharm