Arik Air, Lagos, Nigeria,
23 April 2012 We have people enquiring if Arik is on strike? Do you know let us know please
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23 July 2011 Arik Air strands passengers in Senegal due to Nigerian government inability to pay airport charges
May 2011 The regulatory Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the licences of two Nigerian Arik Air pilots. They flew a Boeing 69 passenger 737-700 after a bird strike or one hour on one engine. Reported by Punch newspaper. (We thought these Boeings were designed to fly on one engine if necessary)
12/6/08 newly acquired Airbus A340-500, President
Umaru Yar’Adua says this is a clear indication that Nigeria will regain her status as hub for African aviation. Nigerians now have their own airline to promote culture and Nigerian cuisine.
Nigeria has poor runways, radar does not work and constant problem regarding bird strikes. Arik Air has gotten seven weekly slots from the British government to fly into Heathrow.
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