Arik Air
Nigeria · ARIK AIR

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- ›Operates under IATA code W3 and ICAO code WSS.
- ›Classified as a supplemental or charter carrier rather than a scheduled airline.
- ›No public radio callsign (ICAO telephony designator) is on record.
- ›Limited public operational data is available for this carrier.
- ›Regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States.
Arik Air was founded in 2006 and quickly grew to become Nigeria's largest privately owned carrier, operating from its primary base in Lagos. The airline serves a wide network of domestic Nigerian routes alongside regional African and select international destinations. Known for modernizing air travel within West Africa, Arik Air has played a significant role in shaping the region's commercial aviation landscape.
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Arik Air has historically operated a mixed fleet including Boeing 737 series, Boeing 747, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, and Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets.
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Route network
Arik Air is a Nigerian airline operating mainly from two hubs at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Arik Air's head office is the Arik Air Aviation Center on the grounds of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja. Arik Air serves a network of regional and mid-haul destinations within Africa.
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