An Ozubulu tycoon, Chief Benjamin Aghalieku Arinze, has floated an airline in Swaziland, Southern Africa. Known as Aghalieaku Airways, the airline commenced operations last month. It has its base at the Manzini King Mswati III International Airport, Swaziland.
A statement on the airline's website said: "Aghalieaku Airways is an aviation company that has a business strategy to set up base in the Beautiful Country of Swaziland. Developing the Cargo Aviation Sector with a powerful and dynamic vision to Create a Hub Site that will become your Channel Partner to Servicing the Aviation Sector, Locally, Nationally, Internationally and Globally."
On what is driving him, Chief Arinze, who is the President of Aghalieaku Airways, said: "Driven by Passion for People, Development, Growth and Positive Changes coupled with a Strong Will and Sheer Determination, my Dream is to Capture the Aviation Market Sector, Develop the African Continent though Global Standards.
"My Vision is to leave a legacy behind that will inspire and motivate the future generation to strive for greater heights, leaving no stones unturned in achieving their goals and vision, by beating all odds in turning their dreams into reality."
Below are some of the members of the teams of the airline...
1. Chief Benjamin Aghalieku Arinze
— PRESIDENT
Driven by Passion for People, Development, Growth and Positive Changes coupled with a Strong Will and Sheer Determination, my Dream is to Capture the Aviation Market Sector, Develop the African Continent though Global Standards.
My Vision is to leave a legacy behind that will inspire and motivate the future generation to strive for greater heights, leaving no stones unturned in achieving their goals and vision, by beating all odds in turning their dreams into reality.
A TRUE PIONEER IN CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES
2. Ms. Anusha Maharaj
— CEO
Ms. Anusha Maharaj, with over 20 years experience in the corporate conglomerate sector, who have played a pivotal part and been instrumental together in spearheading this project from inception and through sweat, equity, investment, and expertise from marketing, documentation, and aligning strategic partnerships in taking this venture off the ground by standing the true test of time.
They will form part of the members of the board as 2IC's in terms of decision making and spearheading this vision forward in growing this venture throughout the African continent and across the Globe through business development, trade and acquisitions.
3. Tonny M. Dlamini
— PROTOCOL OFFICER
4. Aircraft
Aircraft – Ilyushin-18D
CRZ Speed (Kts) :550km/h
Max. Endurance (Hrs) :10.5 hours incl. fuel reserves.
Authorized Ceiling :42,99 ft
MTOW :64,000 Kgs
MLW :53,600 Kgs
MZFW :50.250 Kgs
OEW :35.258 Kgs
Max Fuel (kgs) :22,000 Kgs
Fuel Consumption (KGs/hr) :2,0 hours
1 Hour Flight Sector :2200 Kgs/Hr
AIRCRAFT CARGO SPECS
Cargo Door Dims :3350mm x 1850 mm
Pallets :3175mm x 2235mm loading only on pallets
Volume :130 CBM
Maximum Load Cargo :17,000 Kgs
Image captions: Arranged orderly as the numbers appeared above