Work towards merging Arik, Aero into Nigeria Air—Ojikutu tells FG
The Secretary General, Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), Group Capt. John Ojikutu (rtd), has advised the federal government to consider merging the AMCON revived Arik Air and Aero Contractors into the unveiled new national carrier, Nigeria Air. Before his…
FG still looking for initial $300m for Nigeria Air as AMCON keeps mute on 2 airlines
The initial pomp and pageantry that greeted the unveiling of Nigeria Air name and logo recently at the London Air-Show may be fading away over apparent paucity of fund as the federal government suddenly become speechless on further build to…
Nigerian air travellers’ demand equivalent drop in fares as VAT remittances end
Considering the retaining of ticket rates upon official end to 5% Value Added Tax (VAT), several Nigerian air travellers are beginning to ask questions on why airlines are yet to effect drop in their air fares. A number of domestic…
Now is time to develop secondary air routes, decongest Lagos-Abuja-PH triangle—Ojuri
Leading aviation industry consultant and chief executive officer of Aglo Limited, Tayo Ojuri has called for revival under-served and unserved airports in parts of the country. He said that out of the 22 airports including international ones built during the…
Arik Air, Aero Contractors can take back their firms after debt recovery—AMCON
The Managing Director, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, has opened up on the fresh terms and condition that will be met by both Arik Air and Aero Contractors before they will take over the running of the…
Arik Air flags off service extension to Bauchi Airport from May 9
Resuscitated airline, Airk Air has revealed that all is set for the airline to commence flight operations from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to Bauchi Airport. The airline in a statement by Mr. Banji Ola, its…
Arik Air, PAF seal rare MoU on capacity building, proficiency for pilots
Nigerian carrier, Arik Air and Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on capacity building to As part of renewed drive to deepen the flying proficiency and line training for pilots in the Presidential Air Fleet…
Arik Air, BASL reach deal, end GAT’s years of misunderstanding
Following long period of mediations and fresh understanding, Arik Air has reach amicable understanding with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), operators of MM2 terminal. The new deal will afford the airlines to operate from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal…
No airline is currently gaining from Nigerian bilateral deals—Senator Okon
Pioneer spokesman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice-Chairman of Arik Air, Senator Anietie Okon has revealed that currently no Nigerian airline is benefitting properly from the bilateral agreement Nigeria signed with other countries. In an interview, he decried…
How healthy competition forced Arik Air to slash fares
Healthy competition amongst local airlines and those plying Accra route in Nigeria has compelled the debt embattled management of Arik Air to reduce flight fares for its Lagos-Abuja routes and Nigeria-Accra. The Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) took over…
