Arik Air Resolves $2.5 Million Debt Dispute With Atlas Petroleum, Resumes Operation

Arik Air has resolved a $2.5 Million debt dispute with Atlas Petroleum and resumed operation.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that 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.

 

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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.  

“The priority of the Minister and the NCAA remains to ensure safe and secure air travel for all passengers.  

“Arik Air passengers are currently checking in for scheduled flights,” Achimugu’s post read.  

 

Corroborating Achimugu’s announcement, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, CEO of Arik Air Ltd., confirmed in a Thursday statement that the airline would resume flight operations on August 8.

 

He assured customers of a smooth return to service, highlighting that the entire Arik Air team had worked tirelessly during the brief pause to enhance the travel experience.