Another Airline, Bristow Sacks 100 Pilots
In the wake of the industrial strike action embarked upon by its workers under the aegis of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, the management of Bristow Helicopter has sacked over 100 pilots and engineers.
In a statement by its management, the airline blamed the decision to sack the pilots on the impact of COVID-19 in the sector.
It stated that the pandemic has resulted in a very significant reduction in the number of contracted aircraft in Nigeria.
The company said it has realised the need to restructure all aspects of its business model (both Rotary & Fixed Wing), including an extensive review of its operations.
The development is coming a few hours after another Nigerian airline, Air Peace sacked some of its workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.