Bayelsa State Acquires New ATR 72-600 Aircraft, Set to Launch State-Owned Airline

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 26/11/2025
The Bayelsa State Government has taken delivery of a brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft configured to carry 72 passengers and crew.Governor Douye Diri unveiled the aircraft on Wednesday, announcing that the state will soon commence commercial flight operations under a partnership with Pioneer Airline, which will manage the new state-owned carrier.Speaking at the unveiling, Governor Diri described the acquisition as a strategic move in line with Bayelsa’s aviation capacity-building efforts and broader economic development goals.Also present at the event, the Minister of State for Petroleum (…)
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