The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that it has neither suspended nor ceased the flight operations of Arik Air, which have continued as planned without impacting the airline's capacity to manage its remaining fleet.
This information was conveyed in a statement issued by Mr.
Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,
on Friday in Abuja.
Achimugu noted that the NCAA is obligated to adhere to the
court order regarding the attachment of Arik Air’s aircraft (5NMJF, 5NMJQ, and
5NBKX) following the resolution of its case at the Supreme Court, while also
ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
"The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
acknowledges the grounding of three (3) Arik Air aircraft due to a court order.
It is crucial to emphasize that this action does not entail
the suspension of Arik Air’s overall operations by either the NCAA or the
Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, contrary to some
reports.
We appreciate the public's understanding and patience as
Arik Air navigates this situation with minimal disruption."