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Dozens of airlines that operated both scheduled and non-scheduled flight services have gone moribund since 1960 when Nigeria attained independence from the British colonialists, checks by Daily Trust revealed. Investigations showed that no fewer than 62 airlines at different times in Nigeria’s aviation history have become extinct due to many factors, including an unfriendly business environment and paucity of funds.
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Aspiring pilot Jared Chohan has seen his childhood dreams of attaining his solo flying licence come true at the age of 16.
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Young pilot Jared Chohan, 16, celebrates getting his licence with instructor Josh Woodhall
The teen gained his Light Aircraft Pilot Licence last month after taking to the skies for 17 hours of training at Halfpenny Green Airport during part of lockdown.
Jared, of Halesowen, undertook a two-year course covering tasks such as taking off and landing, navigation and how to handle engine failure with instructor Josh Woodhall, of training service Air Mid West Ltd.