We have not suspended flight operations, Medview tells shareholders

The Management of Med-View Airline Plc has informed its shareholders, stakeholders, and the general public that it has suspended its operation.

In a statement signed by Michael Ajigbotosho, its COO, Med-View said it has not at any time informed the regulatory authority ( NCAA) or other any agency nor the press that our operations are suspended.

Ajigbotosho said at this time of the year, all those concerned or involved know that Med-View will concentrate her entire operations in inbound airlift of Hajj Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria.

However, BusinessDay’s checks show that the airline currently only operates hajj but scheduled commercial operations have not been going on for some days now over insufficient aircraft.

According to the airline, its B737-500 ( 5N-BQ) aircraft developed a technical fault enroute Abuja a few days ago that requires engine replacement, and of which the engine has been procured and is being mounted to commence operation next week.

 “Med-View Airline operates three B737 aircraft on its domestic route, until recently two of them – 5N-MAB and 5N-MAA were sent for C- Check at approved MRO in Estonia, Europe and Aero-Contractors here in Nigeria.

“The works are already at advanced stage, up to 85 percent, and expectedly, the aircraft will soon enter service on our domestic route.

“In the last 12 years of operation as Hajj carrier and domestic operator, Med-View Airline is profoundly known and widely recognized for its safety consciousness which cannot be compromised,” the airline added.

The airline also noted that the on-going rift between our airline and NAHCON is being handled by the Presidency.

 

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