According to new reports, Aero Contractors, partly owned by the Ibru family has changed its name to Nigerian Eagle, and will most likely be the official national carrier.

Thisday reports that the airline will be unveiled this Sunday as the nation’s national carrier by President Goodluck Jonathan on his return from the UK.

“There will not be Aero Contractors anymore. It is now Nigerian Eagle and it will be launched on Sunday by Mr. President. You will not see Aero anymore after the launch of this airline”.

Sources told Thisday on Wednesday,
The Federal Government owns 60% stake in the airline.