The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Arik Air’s flight operations has not been suspended.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says Arik Air’s flight operations has not been suspended.it grounded some aircraft belonging to Arik Airline over a $2.5 million debt case.It said the court’s order is regarding a case of $2.5 million owed by Arik to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd.However, in a statement issued on Friday, the NCAA clarified that the grounding of Arik Air aircraft does not include a suspension of the airline’s overall operations, contrary to some claims.
“Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority refers to the grounding of three Arik Air aircraft following a court order/Attachment,” the authority said. “It is important to clarify that the action does not include the suspension of Arik Air’s overall operations by either the NCAA or the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development as claimed in some quarters.“The NCAA is duty-bound to comply with the court order attaching Arik Air’s aircraft following the determination of its case at the Supreme Court and to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
NCAA emphasised that it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations which continue as scheduledIt expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and understanding while Arik Air navigates the situation with minimal disruption.
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