1st September, 2016
A statement signed by the Head of Commercials of the airlines, Serah Awogbade in Lagos, said that the maintenance of the A319 fleet would be completed on or before Sept. 15.
The statement stated that the airline planned the maintenance well ahead, “notified passengers while the flights are being currently loaded online, effective from Sept. 15”.
It said that the measure was to ensure that passengers continued to enjoy safe and reliable service that the airline was reputed for.
“Current foreign exchange constraint, coupled with over 70 per cent devaluation of Naira partly contributed in no small measure to this development.
“The airline’s plan remains on track to reinstating service as advised herein,” it said, adding that it was aware of a press statement by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the issue.
It said that at Firstnation, safety was its priority and it looked forward to reinstating service on completion of fleet upgrade.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, in its statement earlier, explained that FirstNation Airlines was in the middle of an Engine Replacement Programme for one of its aircraft.