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Plane seized in Nigeria
12 Aug 2011 at 01:29hrs | Views
Kano - Federal aviation authorities in Nigeria say a Bombardier CRJ-900 airplane operated by Arik Air Ltd, filled with passengers in the northern city of Kano, was seized by authorities to fulfill a judgment in a civil lawsuit.
The seizure late on Wednesday left passengers stuck at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport as aviation authorities took over the plane to satisfy a roughly $1m judgment against the company.
Arik Air is considered Nigeria's top commercial airline. Company spokesperson Banji Ola told The Associated Press on Thursday he could not comment on the seizure as it was a legal issue.
A number of airlines service domestic flights in Nigeria, home to 150 million people. However, constant disputes breakout between airlines, contractors and the government over fees and taxes allegedly going unpaid.
The seizure late on Wednesday left passengers stuck at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport as aviation authorities took over the plane to satisfy a roughly $1m judgment against the company.
A number of airlines service domestic flights in Nigeria, home to 150 million people. However, constant disputes breakout between airlines, contractors and the government over fees and taxes allegedly going unpaid.
Source - AP
