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Virgin Nigeria now Listed in IOSA DirectoryVirgin Nigeria now Listed in IOSA Directory
2nd May '08
[Emerges 1st West African airline in the IOSA Directory]
Virgin Nigeria is now listed on the IOSA Directory following its successful completion of the intensive IATA Operational Safety Audit. Virgin Nigeria is the first Nigerian airline and first West African carrier to be listed on the IOSA Directory. By this listing, Virgin Nigeria has been placed at par with the best airlines in the world having shown its commitment and demonstration to airline safety standards.
Speaking on this development, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Conrad Clifford noted: "Virgin Nigeria's listing on the IOSA Directory is coming at an auspicious time when the airline is forming alliances with other global airlines to better compete favorably on the international scene
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"Virgin Nigeria is resolute in adhering to globally recognized safety standards and the IOSA listing confirms the premium we place on safety", said Mr. Clifford. Part of the benefits of being listed in the IOSA Directory is that Virgin Nigeria can undertake audit sharing with other airlines, thereby increasing its code-share and interline business opportunities with other IOSA compliant airlines worldwide.
IOSA is the IATA Operational safety audit programme and the internationally accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of airlines. The audit employs internationally recognized quality audit principles that are in a standardized and consistent manner worldwide. Virgin Nigeria is Nigeria's private sector flag carrier, 51% owned by Nigerian institutional investors and 49% owned by Virgin Atlantic.
The airline was formed in September 2004 when the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the selection of Virgin Atlantic Airways as the strategic investor and technical partner in this exciting project. With the mission of being a World Class Airline from the heart of Africa, Virgin Nigeria, has steadily developed a global network that serves domestic, regional and international routes from its operational hub at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Virgin Nigeria recently announced an order for 24 Embraer aircraft. The order consists of E170s and E190s jets. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for September 2008.
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