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MMA2 terminal: A trendsetter for African airports
Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00



Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd is the operator of the rebuilt Murtala Muhammed Airport Two in Lagos, Nigeria, which was opened in April 2007 after Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal One was razed by fire in May 2000.

Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2) was built through a public-private partnership (PPP) between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Bi-Courtney Limited on a build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis. Under this model, the private-sector investor is granted a concession to build the airport through privately sourced funds and operate the facility for 36 years, after which the facility will be transferred to the government.

The project included building the airport terminal, a multi-storey car park, an apron, a four-star hotel and a conference centre. Funds were sourced from Zenith Bank Plc, Oceanic Bank International Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, First Bank, First City Monument Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc. MMA2 became the first BOT project in the area of infrastructure development in Nigeria that was successfully completed by a Nigerian company.

About Murtala Muhammed Airport Two
MMA2 is the first terminal of its kind in Nigeria and boasts first-class facilities including:

  • Separate drop-off canopies for passengers and diplomatic personnel
  • 4 000 capacity departure and arrival halls equipped with information display and announcement systems
  • An electronic check-in system and baggage-handling facility
  • A paying VIP lounge
  • Fast-track service for Protocol members, Executive Members and business-class passengers
  • Eight remote aircraft boarding and disembarking locations
  • Three dual-head avio bridges, providing six 'jet ways' linking the departure/arrival halls to aircraft
  • Bussing facilities
  • An apron (plus facilities) capable of handling wide-body aircraft
  • A food court offering African and exotic cuisine
  • Retail and office spaces
  • An automated multistorey car park with capacity for 800 vehicles
  • A covered walkway linking the terminal building to the multistorey car park
  • A 'meeters and greeters' waiting lounge for friends and family of travellers

    MMA2 now handles about 75% of domestic flights in Lagos, Nigeria and is home to most of Nigeria's major domestic carriers including Aero Contractors, Nigerian Eagle Airlines, IRS Airlines, Chanchangi Airlines, Dana Airlines and new entrant Air Midwest Nigeria.

    A four-star hotel and an international conference centre adjoining the airport are nearly completed.

    About Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd
    Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited was established as a subsidiary of Bi-Courtney Limited in 2007 with the objective of managing the new Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2).

    Vision
    To be a world-class airport operator, setting new standards for the African aviation industry.

    Mission
    To develop and upgrade airport operations in Nigeria and the rest of the African continent.

    Core values
    Integrity, friendly working environment, solid partnership, world-class terminals and service.

    CONTACT DETAILS
    Tel: +234 1 279 9460
    Tel: +234 1 279 9464
    Email: customercare@mma2lagos.com
    Website: www.mma2lagos.com

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