Nigeria's Emirate Touch leases 737s from Arik for cargo operations

The Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement was signed in Lagos by the Chairman of Arik Air, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide and Director General of Emirate Touch Aviation Services, Prince Isa Bayero – the son of the 11^th Emir of Kanu state.

Under the terms of the agreement, Arik Air will leasing the two B737-300 aircraft (5N-MJA and 5N-MJB) to Emirate Aviation Services for cargo operations.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sir Arumemi-Ikhide said the event was significant because it marked the first time the airline was going into such an agreement with a Nigerian company.

 “We are pleased with this lease agreement with Emirate Touch Aviation Services represented by our revered Kano Prince, Bayero. As a world class airline, our mission is to build alliances and partnerships and thereby increase capacity in the industry,” Arumemi-Ikhide said.

Prince Bayero said he was elated to be going into this partnership with the leading indigenous carrier in Nigeria and hoped this will help increase capacity in the industry as envisioned by the founders of Arik Air.

“This is a landmark agreement that will stimulate the growth of cargo operations in Nigeria and points beyond,” Prince Bayero said.