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Arik Air set to exhibit at the maiden Nigeria International Airshow

Posted on November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier Arik Air has finalised plans to be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow, scheduled to take place from December 2 – 4, 2025, in Abuja. The Nigeria International Airshow, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, is designed to position aviation as a significant catalyst for economic growth across Africa. The event will bring together commercial and business aviation operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), regional…

Huge boost for AMCON As Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers In 2024

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report Arik Air in 2024 airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. The airline, which has been under the receivership of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) since 2017, despite its challenges, also operated 10,699 flights within the year under review, making it the second most active airline in terms of passenger traffic…

Arik Air reconnects Asaba October 17

Posted on October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Reintroduces Abuja – Port Harcourt, Abuja – Benin flights Arik Air has concluded plans to resume flight operations from Lagos to Asaba, Delta State effective Thursday, October 17, 2024. Similarly, the airline has reintroduced flight connections from Abuja to Benin on October 4 and from Abuja to Port Harcourt on October 10, 2024. The Lagos-Asaba flights will operate from Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 1 (otherwise known as GAT), Ikeja, Lagos and operate four times…

Arik Air in Receivership denies abusing import duty waiver

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air Limited (In Receivership) (“Arik”) has refuted a recent publication by Sahara Reporters on October 3, 2023 (“SR Publication”). The SR Publication contains allegations of misapplication of import duties and illicit sale of aircraft. In response to these accusations, we feel compelled to clarify the situation for the benefit of the general public. (1) Grant of Duty Waivers All duty waivers granted to Arik before the receivership period, under the leadership of…