The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended Arik Air for its contribution to effective, efficient, safe and secure operations despite challenges in the operating environment.
Spokesman for the airline, Mr. Adebanji Ola sais in a statement that NCAA’s commendations was conveyed to the carrier via a letter dated September 4, 2019 and signed by the director general of the agency, Capt. Muhtar Usman.
He also said NCAA expressed the airline for complying with the settlement of 5% ticket sales tax/charter sales tax (TSC/CS). As spelt out in the Civil Aviation Act 2006 (As amended).
Ola furthers said some other key performances for which NCAA commended the airline include timely remittance of 5% cargo sales charge (CSC) and beneficial working relationship leading to the implementation of the Aviation Revenue Automation Project (ARAP)/Direct Debit Mandate.
He said NCAA expressed the hope that “Arik Air will continue to honour its financial obligations as and when due, in line with the federal government‘s policy on non-oil revenue.”
Ola also quoted the agency as saying that “it will continue to partner with Arik Air to give necessary assistance within the confines of the law for the growth of the airlines in particular and entire aviation industry in general.”
Reacting to the commendations, Arik Air’s chief executive officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu said: “We are pleased with the commendation our airline received from NCAA. We assure our customers and stakeholders of continuous adherence to international safety and operational standards.”
