Arik Air leases aircraft to boost operations
By Moses Uwagbale
Arik Airline has leased a Boeing 737-700 aircraft from Eznis Airways to boost its operations, the Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu said in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
The aircraft arrived in Nigeria on Nov. 21, 2020.
Ilegbodu said that the leased aircraft which will be deployed into service from Dec.2 will enable Arik Air return to some routes which were suspended at the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said that it is expected that the aircraft will boost Arik Air’s fleet in readiness for the yuletide season.
Ilegbodu 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”.