Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

By Ada Nkong

Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation authority has clarified that the airline’s other aircrafts are still in operation.

A statement signed by Michael Achimugu director public affairs and consumer operations says contrary to information being circulated in some quarters, neither the NCAA or ministry of aviation has suspended the overall operations of the airline.

According to him,”The NCAA is duty-bound to comply with the court order attaching Arik Air’s aircraft (5NMJF; 5NMJQ; 5NBKX) following the determination of its case at the Supreme Court and to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards”.

“The NCAA reiterates that it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations,which continue as scheduled and do not affect the airline’s ability to operate its remaining fleet”.