Arik Air resumes flight operations

Arik Air management has announced that the airline has resumed flight operations.

Recall that the airline had suspended flight operations after the the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded three of its aircraft a week ago.

In a statement by Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer, Arik Air Limited (in Receivership) said that during the airline’s brief pause, the airline have been dedicated to ensuring a smooth and seamless return to service, preparing to welcome passengers back on board.

“Our entire team has been working tirelessly to enhance your travel experience. From our friendly ground staff to our attentive flight crews, everyone at Arik Air is ready and eager to serve you once again.”

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Recall that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded three of Arik Air’s major aircraft in accordance to court order.

The NCAA also clarified that it did not totally suspend or halt Arik Air’s flight operations, which continued as scheduled and did not affect the airline’s ability to operate its remaining fleet.

Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, in an earlier statement said the NCAA is duty-bound to comply with a court order attaching Arik Air’s aircraft (5NMJF; 5NMJQ; 5NBKX) following determination of a case at the Supreme Court and to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

“Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) refers to the grounding of three (3) Arik Air aircraft following a Court Order/Attachment.”

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.