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  • NASENI, Caverton Helicopters begin UAV training for female engineers

    NASENI, Caverton Helicopters begin UAV training for female engineers

    The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in partnership with Caverton Helicopters has flagged off the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology.

    NASENI, in a statement issued by its Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, said the six-week intensive training program, which began Monday at Caverton’s Training School in Ikeja, Lagos, is a major component of the NASENI-Caverton (NASCAV) partnership aimed at advancing NASENI’s aviation mandate and boosting indigenous UAV capacity.

    The training is anchored under the SHEFLY project, a flagship initiative of NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, designed to empower rural women with drone technology skills for precision farming, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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    Speaking at the opening ceremony, Team Lead for the NASCAV project, Dr. Abayomi Okesola, noted that the SHEFLY project reflects the agency’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in STEM and promoting women-led innovation in agriculture.

    Representing NASENI management, Okesola commended Caverton’s pedigree in aviation and marine sectors, describing them as “worthy partners.”

    “The selection of these female engineers from institutes across various zones is intentional.

     “They will go on to manage training clusters that will empower rural women with drone technology skills to improve agricultural productivity nationwide”, he said.

    Addressing the participants, Caverton Helicopters’ Managing Director, Captain Bello Ibrahim, represented by Director of Corporate Services, Mr. Ayodele Omueti, stressed the critical role of training in ensuring safety and competence in aviation.

    He described UAVs as a key part of modern aviation and encouraged the trainees to remain focused and committed.

    On his part, Caverton Drones Project Coordinator, Mr. Ese Obukonise, highlighted that the training adheres to international standards and is certified by a UK licensing authority.

    He noted the growing global demand for UAV pilots and said the SHEFLY project would not only promote gender inclusiveness but also unlock new opportunities for women in UAV technology.

    Upon completion, he said the trained engineers will spearhead the rollout of drone-assisted precision farming techniques across rural communities, empowering women farmers to increase crop yields and improve food security.

    The SHEFLY project is set to be formally launched at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute (AAVDI) in Kaduna.

    It aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance rural incomes, and position women at the forefront of technological transformation in farming.

  • Aviation unions protest at Lagos Airport

    Aviation union members Monday protested at the Lagos Airport over brutality of their members by officers and men of Nigeria Police in Caverton Helicopters.

    The union members alleged that the management of Caverton Helicopters directed the Rapid Respond Squad RRS, to brutalise and molest their members who were protesting the non-payment of the redundancy benefits last week.

    The protest led to many passengers and motorists stranded along roads leading into both the local and international airports as they chanted solidarity songs calling on the Nigeria Police to stay within their limits.

    National President, National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, comrade Ben Nnabue said it was unacceptable for the police to be involved in the matters of the unions when they were unaware of the Genesis of the issues at hand.

    He explained that the protest was to express their displeasure over the brutalization of their members and for Caverton helicopters company refusing to fulfill the agreement reached with them on the redundancy benefits.

    Secretary General, Association of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, Comrade Francis Akinjolie said the involvement of the police in the matter was uncalled for, adding that the unions are irked about this development and the unions would not take it likely for the police to dabble in matters that does not concern them and to the extent inflicting injury on their members.

    According to Comrade Akinjolie, the unions have it on good authority that it was the tradition of the company to embark on redundancy exercise and later re-absorbed the staff as casual workers.

    The labour Union leaders however noted that on Monday evening, the Caverton management scheduled a meeting with the unions this morning to discuss with a view to ending the continuous picketing of the company.

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    The company is said to have pleaded for six weeks  to garner funds to off-set what was owe the disengaged staff.

    The unions also picket two catering companies, ASL and Servair.

    Officials and vehicles of the Lagos State Task Force were deployed to the NewcrestASL to man the gates where members of the unions are protesting.

    Comrade Nnabue said the two companies have refused its staff who was interested in joining the unions from doing so, adding that some of them have been placed on suspension.

    He said the freedom of association allows that one can join unions they like and preventing such a staff from doing so was an infringement on their fundamental human rights.

    Comrade Nnabue emphasized that the unions would not take this likely with any organizations who threaten, harass or stop any of their staff interested in union activities from doing so.

    The unions involved in the protests match are; National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE); Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN); Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP); National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Services Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE).

  • Aviation unions to picket Caverton Helicopters from Monday

    Five aviation unions have concluded plans to picket Caverton Helicopters from tomorrow over alleged ill- treatment of their members by officers and men of Nigeria Police.

    The unions include: National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE); Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN); Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP); National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Services Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE).

    They said they resolve to embark on the action following the parlous handling of issues involving its workers and the police.

    According to the unions the picketing process will commence Monday and Tuesday to express displeasure over the denial of their rights by the police and also the inability of Caverton Helicopters to pay up their members their terminal benefits.

    In a circular letter to all aviation workers at the weekend, the labour union leaders directed all aviation workers in Lagos to assemble at Freedom Square at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters on the 15th and 16th of April, 2019 by 9:00am each day to protest what they described as denial of their rights by the Nigerian police.

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    According to the circular dated 10th April, 2019 and jointly signed by NUATE General Secretary, Ocheme Aba; ATSSSAN Deputy General Secretary, Frances Akinjole; ANAP Secretary General, Abdul Rasaq Saidu; NAAPE Deputy General Secretary, Umoh Ofonime and AUPCTRE General Secretary, Bello MA, workers in Port Harcourt are to also assemble at the NAF Base operations of Caverton Helicopters to carry out similar protests.

    The circular stated:  “In the early hours of Thursday April 9th, 2019, the Nigeria Police Force stormed Caverton Helicopters – Commando Fashion-and intimidated, harassed, assaulted, brutalized and traumatised officials and members of National Union of Air Transport Employees NUATE who were engaged in the lawful activity of picketing Caverton Helicopters under the directive of the union, 12 of them were violently whisked away to unknown destination.

    “They were later found to have been detained at a facility in Oshodi, Lagos, operated by the Lagos State Environmental Safety Corps Task Force.

    “Though all 12 Comrades were later released after mass protest at the airport by fellow Comrades, it is noteworthy that no particular charges were entered against them by the police.

    “Also NUATE’s official vehicle was towed away to the same facility but damaged beyond repair in the process.

    “Two of the assaulted Comrades are still on treatment of injuries received at the hands of the police while the lone female Comrade among them is currently on trauma therapy,” the letter added.

    Arising from the foregoing, the unions stated that all unions operating in the aviation sector as named above stand firm to condemn in the strongest terms “the ungodly collaboration between the management of Caverton Helicopters and the NPF to deny the workers of the airline the benefits of representation of their unions and their rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Nigeria and Nigeria Labour law”.

    The group further informed their unions have fully briefed their respective labour centres of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and United Labour Congress (ULC).

    They maintained that picketing of Caverton Helicopters shall continue until all employees being owed are paid their due terminal benefits as negotiated by the affected unions of NUATE, ATSSSAN and NAAPE.

  • Why Osinbajo’s chopper crash-landed, by AIB report

    THE Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) yesterday released the report of the helicopter crash involving Agusta Westland W 139 Caverton Helicopters, which flew Vice President to Kabba in Kogi State.

    It attributed the February 2, 2019, crash of the chopper marked with registration number 5N – CML to effects of a brownout generated during its landing in a dry dusty environment.

    It said Caverton should have carried out risk assessment test at the Kaaba Stadium before the flight.

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    Brown out in aviation parlance means a condition generated during landing in a sandy and dusty environment.

    The chopper accident operated by Caverton Helicopter occurred at Kaaba Stadium in Kogi State. It flew Osinbajo, his entourage and three crew members.

    The chopper was manufactured in 2012.

    AIB Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Akin Olateru , at a media briefing at its headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, said though the investigation into the crash is ongoing, it has , however, issued two safety recommendations to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the operator, Caverton Helicopters Limited.

    Olateru said the NCAA should issue advisory circular to helicopter operators on the effects of brown out and how to mitigate its effects.

    The second safety recommendation, Olateru said, is for Caverton Helicopters to carry out proper risk analysis and assessment before operating flights into unapproved landing pad.

    He said the final report on the accident will be released in few months.

  • Osinbajo’s crash: AIB concludes ‘high profile’ accident investigation

    Seventy- two hours after an Agusta AW 139 helicopter flying Vice President Yemi Osibanjo crashed in Kabba, aviation agencies led by Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) have concluded investigations on the ‘ high profile’ accident.

    The completion of investigation came on the heels of gathering of evidence- inspection of the chopper wreckage at the crash site; interview of airline crew- pilots, engineers and other technical personnel, eyewitnesses’ accounts, laboratory testing of broken rotor and other parts of chopper.

    A source closed to the AIB said the preliminary report of the high profile accident will be released in two days but could not give probable cause(s) of the crash.

    A source close to Caverton Helicopters said its insurers have arrived the country to participate in the accident investigation.

    The source hinted the insurers, sought permission from the AIB, to enable them have access to the crash site for valuation of the wreckage and other relevant activity critical to the accident probe.

    Besides the insurers, it was not clear as at Monday if the helicopter manufacturer – Agusta will participate in the accident.

    According to aviation regulations prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aircraft manufacturers ought to participate in high profile accident investigation to learn useful lessons in preventing any reoccurrence; if there are issues with the equipment design or other technical hitches.

    Speaking in an interview on Monday, AIB’s spokesman, Tunji Oketumbi, said the bureau has concluded preliminary investigation on the crash, which he described as high as ‘ high profile’, because of the status of the occupant in the ill- fated chopper.

    He said an accident could be so described, if the aircraft was carrying many influential people; or there are many multi- nationals.

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    This, he said, will however not put any pressure on the AIB, which has so far utilised its internal capacity to discharge the onerous task.

    He said: “So far, the Accident Investigation Bureau has done what is statutorily required of it. We did not require any foreign assistance.

    “We have carried out the relevant findings at the crash site and interviewed the crew and other people relevant to the operation. So, far, the helicopter wreckage has not been removed.”

    He said besides giving flight information- type of aircraft; registration number; number of occupant in the aircraft and circumstances of the accident, the airline should refrain from speculating the cause of the crash.

    Doing such, Oketumbi said would amount to pre-empting the investigation.

  • AIB probes Osinbajo’s helicopter crash

     

    • Preliminary report out in two days

    The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Sunday said it has commenced investigations into the crash -landing of an Agusto Westland AW139 helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osibanjo to Kabba in Kogi State.

    Spokesman of the agency, Tunji Oketumbi disclosed this in a telephone interview.

    He said the bureau has already deployed its team of accident investors to the scene of the helicopter crash in Kabba , Kogi State to unravel cause of the crash.

    Oketumbi said AIB’s team of investigators besides combing the crash site to asertain the cause(s) of the accident will also interview the crew – pilots and engineers and other professionals from Caverton Helicopters that operated the ill- fated chopper.

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    He said the team of investigators will also examine the chopper wreckage and other relevant materials connected to the operations.

    Oketumbi disclosed that very soon a preliminary report on the accident will be released.

    He said the relevant aeronautical agencies are working hard the unravel the cause of the crash.

    A source close to the bureau, however, hinted that the accident report will be released in the next few days.

    The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) also said it has informed the AIB about the crash.

    Its General Manager, Public Relations, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, confirmed the development in a telephone interview.

    Adurogboye said the investigation was being conducted by the Accident Investigations Bureau, the statutory agency saddled with the task of investigating such serious incidents and accidents.

    “The NCAA has been notified about the incident and we have notified the AIB to begin investigations in line with its mandate,”Adurogboye said.

    Also confirming the development, Caverton Helicopters, in a statement signed by its Managing Director, Capt. Josiah Choms, said the relevant aviation agencies had been informed about the incident.

    Choms said: “An Augsto AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State on February 2, 2019 as a result of unusual weather conditions.

    “There were no injuries to the passengers or crew on board and they were all quickly and safely evacuated.

    “The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the authorities as required.

    “We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our unwavering commitment to safety in all our operations,” he said.

  • Why Osinbajo chopper crashed, by Caverton Helicopters

     

    The management of Caverton Helicopters on Saturday attributed the chopper crash involving Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to “unusual weather conditions.”

    It said it has informed relevant authorities connected with the probe of the incident.

    In a statement, Caverton Helicopters said there were no injuries to either Osinbajo or any of the passengers.

    The statement was signed by its Managing Director / Accountable Manager, Capt. Josiah CHOMS PhD MNIM

    The statement reads: “An Augusta AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State around 3pm today (2nd February 2019) as a result of unusual weather conditions.

    “There were no injuries to the passengers or crew onboard and they were all quickly and safely evacuated.

    “The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the authorities as required.

    “We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our unwavering commitment to safety in all of our operations.”

     

  • Caverton Helicopters unveils new fleet

    Caverton Helicopters Limited has unveiled a fleet of 11 brand new helicopters to be used for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture based in Escravos.

    The acquisiction of the helicopters came on the heels of  a rigorous tendering process, where Caverton was selected as the preferred air transport provider.

    The choppers were unveiled at its Executive Flight Facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, last week.

    The new fleet of helicopters include the state-of-the-art Bell 407 GXP and the industry workhorse Bell 412 EP. The Bell 407GXP incorporates new avionics, an upgraded engine, and new executive interior design options.  Fitted with Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 dual channel turbine engine, this aircraft delivers exceptional hot and high performance, with efficient fuel economy.

    The Bell 412 EP is a highly reliable aircraft that has been known to perform extremely well even in inimical climatic conditions. With a spacious cabin, the aircraft can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate up to 14 passengers.

    Both helicopter types are equipped with a variety of safety features, which include rupture resistance fuel cells, wire strike protection system, vibration and engine exceedance monitoring systems, flight data monitoring.

    Speaking at the event, Chairman, Caverton Offshore  Support Group, Remi Makanjuola, said the unveiling by  Caverton fleet of helicopters is a feat and a day Nigeria should be proud of.

    He said :”This is a day that the aviation industry should be proud of that a Nigerian went to America to acquire 11 helicopters. This is a ground breaking event. Over the past few years, we went through many phases of development as a company in less than favourable circumstances. Nevertheless, we have been able to operate existing contracts successfully, as well as secure a few new contracts.

    ” The largest and most significant of these new contracts, the NNPC-Chevron Joint Venture Helicopter Services Contract, is of course, the reason we are here today to unveil the helicopters that would be used for that activity. We are recording some successes in our desire to be a financially strong and sustainable group that puts all stakeholders at the heart of everything.

    “Our safety record is something we are proud and thankful for, and credit must go to our professionalism at all levels. Given Chevron’s global reputation for safety and quality, it is safe to say that Caverton’s diligent attention to safety, quality and continuous improvement contributed in no small measure to the contract award.

    “The addition of these helicopters to our fleet will make Caverton Helicopters one of the largest operators of BELL products in sub-Saharan Africa.”

    As a fully indigenous player in the hitherto foreign interest dominated sector, Caverton , he  said, has confirmed the mantra that Nigerians can excel and do Nigeria proud in all facets of the economy given the opportunity.

    Said he : ” Caverton is fast tracking the national content policy by ensuring that more Nigerians are trained and given the pride of place in recruitment into high technical management positions.

    “To diversify our business activities, we are building a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos, which we plan to make operational in 2019.

    “Once completed, all the helicopters in our fleet as well as aircraft from third party operators will be maintained in the country, thus saving time and foreign exchange.

    ‘’The showcasing of our newly acquired fleet of Bell Helicopters attests to proactive drive to successfully grow our business in the long term.”

    The company’s achievement, Makanjuola said, would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the Federal Government and the major oil companies like Shell in particular who had confidence in us.

    “We have keyed into the fiscal discipline and local capacity-building that the Federal government has emphasised over the past few years, and we are now well-positioned to contribute our quota to the national economy’’,he added.

    The Caverton Helicopter, he noted, would begin operation on April 1, 2018.

    This is just as the company looks forward to a zero-accident  services since the helicopters will be flying everyday. Ovuede said the rules and regulations of aviation would be strictly adhered to by ensuring that all the helicopters are well maintained.

    Commending the group for promoting indigenous content thereby helping the nation’s economy, Minister of State for Aviation ,Hadi Sirika, said this new addition will assist in  expanding the Nigerian aviation sector.

    Speaking on the journey so far, Managing Director, Caverton Helicopters, Capt. Josian Choms, said despite the challenges of doing aviation business in Nigeria, the company has continued to be ahead. The strength, he said, lies in the passion at which Caverton discharges its service to its client, which is made possible by productive and efficient leadership and employees.

    While safety remains the company’s watchword, Choms reiterates the company’s rule of zero- accident as it continues its excellent service in the Nigerian air space.

  • Workers ground operations of Bristow, Caverton Helicopters

    PROTESTING  workers yesterday grounded the operations of Bristow Helicopters and Caverton Helicopters over the firms’ alleged refusal to meet their demands.

    Under the aegis of National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and Association of Aviation Professionals (ANAP), the workers, among others, refused to supply fuel for the choppers’ use.

    At the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) wing of the Lagos Airport, they blocked the entrance and exit gates of Bristow Helicopters.

    Singing solidarity songs and dancing to music blaring from loud speakers, they condemned  the   Bristow management for allegedly  maltreating them.

    They displayed placards with inscriptions like : “Racism in Bristow must stop,”  ‘’Nigerian jobs for Nigerians,” “ We say no to forced labour in Bristow,” “ Stop abusing and violating our rights and privileges,” among others.

    Addressing them,  NAAPE National President Comrade Galadima Abednego said they were forced to shut down Bristow and Caverton Helicopters because of the firms’ alleged failure to address workers’ welfare.

    He said NAAPE’s  attempts  in the last four years to get Bristow management to do the needful had failed despite the interventions of the Ministries of Labour and Employment and Interior as well as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

    Abednego said: “The management of Bristow Group has been unrelenting in violating both the spirit and letters of the conditions of service wittingly agreed to by them. The airline has kept pilots and engineers progression at bay. Refusal to pay for forced work rotation which they kept in place for the whole year in 2017.

    “Our union has tried every form of engagement with the hope of securing an amicable settlement of these issues. But our forbearance has been taken for granted, and our patience has been repaid with scorn and mockery by the management. Having no further means to get amelioration, our union has no alternative than to embark on this industrial action.”

    On Caverton, the NAAPE leader said the firm’s operations were shut because it ‘’has been short-changing our members’’.

    He said: “We shut down Caverton Helicopters operations because the condition of service has expired. The management has been using delay tactics. “

  • Aviation unions ground operations at Bristow, Caverton helicopters

    Aviation unions ground operations at Bristow, Caverton helicopters

    Aviation Unions on Thursday grounded the operations of Bristow Helicopters and Caverton Helicopters over refusal of their management to address issues bordering on the welfare of their members. The unions comprised of National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers ( NAAPE ), Association of Aviation Professionals ( ANAP ), and other affilates in the United Labour Congress ( ULC ).

    Members of the unions in the two helicopter companies withdrew their services, including the supply of fuel until issues raised by the unions are equitably resolved.

    At the General Aviation Terminal ( GAT ), wing of the Lagos Airport, scores of union members blocked the entrance and exit gates of Bristow Helicopters to prevent passengers and others planning to patronise the firm from gaining access.

    Singing solidarity songs and dancing to music blaring from loud speakers, the union members expressed disenchantment over the way and manner the management of Bristow Helicopters maltreats and humilate its Nigerian workers.

    They dislayed placards with inscriptions that drives home the maltreatment of Nigerian workers by the helicopter company.

    Some of the placards reads: “Racism in Bristow must stop”.

    “Nigerian Jobs for Nigerians”

    “We say no to forced labour in Bristow”.

    “Stop abusing and violating our rights and privileges “.

    Addressing members of the unions, National President of NAAPE, Comrade Galadima Abednego said they were forced to shut down Bristow and Caverton Helicopters because of the failure of their management to address issues concerning their members.

    He said attempts by NAAPE in the last four years to impress it on the management of Bristow to do the needfull has failed despite interventions by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA ).

    He said : “The management of Bristow Group has been unrelenting in violating both the spirit and letters of the Conditions of Service wittingly agreed to by them. 

    The airline has kept pilots and engineers progression at bay.

    Refusal to pay for forced work rotation which they kept in place for the whole year January to December of 2017. 

    Declared redundancy but refused to offer any justification as required by labour law and Condition of Service, while bidding for time to render potential victims helpless. 

    Commenced a policy of witch-hunting, intimidation and victimization of union members leading to arbitrary sacking of a pilot without recourse to the procedures established in the Conditions of Service. 

    Created and forced engineers into a shift pattern that requires them work for in excess of what is agreed in the Conditions of Service.

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    “Our union has tried its best to be calmed, composed and matured under this maze of malfeasance on the part of the management. 

    “We have tried every form of engagement with the hope of securing an amicable settlement of these issues. But our forbearance has been taken for granted, and our patience has been repaid with scorn and mocking by the management.

    “Having no further means to get amelioration, our union has no alternative than to embark on this industrial action.” 

    The NAAPE President said the strike could only be called off, if the management of Bristow takes steps to resolve pending issues.

    He said : “Accordingly, this strike action will remain in place until the following demands are met.

    “That the  management of Bristow Group justifies their extraordinary recruitment of expatriates, or streamlines the  number of expatriates in its employ to be in alignment with Nigeria’s Expatriate Quota Laws.

    “Recalls the NAAPE member sacked arbitrarily with due apology and immediately locate all pilots and engineers appropriately on the progression matrix established by the Conditions of Service.

    “Pay  arrears of all work done as per approved pay structures in the company  as  contained in the Conditions of Service,  abrogate all shift systems that are contrary to the progressions of the Conditions of  Service and for work done presently in excess of approved hours of work in the  Conditions of Service. 

    “Undertake to abstain from current strong arm tactics, impunity, intimidation, manipulation of facts, and general recklessness.

    “We call on the Minister of Labour and employment, the Minister of Interior,  Minister of State, Aviation, the leadership of the National Assembly, the Director General of the NCAA and all agencies of government connected to these issues to come to our aid  in confronting and bringing under control, this hydra-headed monster called Bristow Helicopters. 

    This will be in the general interest of Nigeria and her citizens, as well as the orderly development of the aviation sector in Nigeria.” 

    On Caverton, the NAAPE boss said the firm’s operations was shut because it has been shortchanging its members.

    He said : “We shut down Caverton Helicopters operations because the the condition of service has expired. The management has been using delay tactics.”