Arik Air Resumes Operations After Settling $2.5 Million Debt With Atlas Petroleum

Arik Air resumed flight operations on Thursday after successfully resolving a $2.5 million debt dispute with Atlas Petroleum, which had led to three of the airline’s aircraft being grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a court order.

The announcement was made by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday.

Achimugu stated that the resumption of the airline’s flight operations was facilitated by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, successfully resolved the impasse between Arik Air and Atlas Petroleum.

“The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the DG of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo has successfully resolved the impasse between Arik Air and Atlas Petroleum.  “

By this resolution, Arik Air will begin operations today.  

Source : nairametrics