Air Mid-West Nigeria is set to fly the nation's airspace shortly with the delivery of its Boeing737-500 expected in the country in the fortnight.

According to industry sources the airline, in addition to the expected aircraft already painted in its livery at the British Airways hangar in London, one other Boeing737-500 is also on the delivery list and a Boeing737-300. The Boeing737-500 possessed through an American company-GECAS, is the first of its model to be acquired by any Nigerian carrier.

The Air Mid-West B737-500 which is currently carrying a British registeration number-G-GFFH is to carry a Nigerian registeration number 5N-PVA upon delivery.

It was learnt that the management of the airline had almost concluded procedures for the ferrying of the aircraft from the BA hangar paint shop where in its unique logo was embossed on the tail of the aircraft.

The airline which chose "Safety, Our Pride" as its slogan with a capital base of N500million is expected to recapitalise to the tune of N1billion upon entry into the domestic market, this will enable it start operating into the regional routes later.

The Imo State Government of Nigeria, it was learnt has a substantial shareholding in the airline. When contacted on the latest development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Captain Victor Aigbokhan declined comment, saying that as soon as the company takes delivery of the plane for its operation, the management would adequately inform the public on its mission in the air transport sector and the package it has for its customers.

The Boeing737-500 has a seating capacity of 110-all business class and has 7 hours flight endurance, meaning that it can fly direct from London-Lagos direct without stopover