Credit Dispute: FG lifts ban on Arik Air operations
The airline aeroplanes were grounded due to a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air. on Tuesday, July 30
The federal government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air’s planes.
The airline aeroplanes were grounded due to a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air. on Tuesday, July 30.
However, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, in a statement on X on Wednesday, August 8, said the conflict has been resolved.
“The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the DG of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo has successfully resolved the impasse between Arik Air and Atlas Petroleum,” he said.
“By this resolution, Arik Air will begin operations today.
“The Minister and the NCAA’s priority is to ensure safe and secure air travel for all passengers.
“Arik Air passengers are currently checking in for scheduled flights.”
