Arik Air boosts capacity with leased aircraft
Arik Air said it has leased a Boeing 737-700 aircraft in order to enhance its operational capacity.
The airline, in a statement by Mr. Adebanji Ola, its Communication Manager, said that the aircraft, which was leased from Eznis Airways would be deployed to operations on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. According to Ola, the aircraft has arrived its facilities at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos on November 21, 2020.
The statement hinted that the leased aircraft would enable Arik Air return to some routes, which were suspended at the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier in the year. He also stated that the aircraft would boost Arik Air’s fleet and operations in readiness for the yuletide season.
The statement quoted Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, the Chief Executive Officer, Arik Air as saying that the deployment of the aircraft would further ensured seamless operations by the airline. He said: “We are pleased to announce the additional airplane to boost our operations and ensure we provide seamless and efficient service to our customers in this season.”
