Aero has responded to reports circulating about an engine failure of AeroContractors flight AJ133 which made an air return to Lagos after a generator failure on Tuesday.
According to them.The APU was started and its generator used. The Captain however decided to return back to Lagos and have the Generator replaced. There were no issues with the engines and they operated normally.
Commenting on the issue, the managing director of the airline Captain Akinlawon George, said:
“The pilot decided to make an air return. This is a standard practice, and Aero Contractors will always adhere to best practices at all times. Passenger’s safety is our biggest priority and at no time was the safety of our passengers in jeopardy".
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