The federal government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air’s planes.
The airline’s planes were grounded over a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air on Tuesday, July 30.
However, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, in a statement on X on Wednesday, August 8, said the conflict has been resolved.
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,” he said.
“By this resolution, Arik Air will begin operations today.