The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has released detailed information on the number, location, and condition of Arik Air’s aircraft, countering claims by the airline’s founder, Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, that the airline had 30 aircraft when AMCON assumed management in 2017.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Jude Nwauzor, Head of Corporate Communications at AMCON, disclosed during a press briefing that 21 out of 30 Arik Air aircraft were unserviceable and scattered across various countries due to the airline’s debts. Only nine aircraft were operational at the time of the takeover.
Unserviceable Aircraft at the Time of AMCON’s Takeover:
• B737 Models: Several abandoned or cannibalized, including locations such as Norwich and Southend in the UK, Malta, Johannesburg, and Lagos.
• Q400 Models: Some required spare parts or were extensively cannibalized in Lagos.
• CRJ900 and A330-200: Spread across Lagos, France, and Chester, UK, with significant maintenance needs.
• A340-500 Models: One aircraft was cannibalized in Lagos, while another was seized and operated by HiFly in Portugal.
Current Fleet Status (as of August 31, 2024):
AMCON reports that 16 aircraft remain in Arik’s inventory, with varying conditions:
• Serviceable: Q400 and B737 models in Lagos and Addis Ababa.
• Under Maintenance: Several undergoing base or C-checks in Addis Ababa, Lagos, and Johannesburg.
• Scrap/Long-Term Storage: Many aircraft remain in long-term storage or are about to be repossessed by banks.
This revelation highlights the dire state of Arik Air’s operations at the time of AMCON’s intervention and the challenges faced in reviving the airline’s fleet.
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