The Federal Government has requested that United Arab Emirates, UAE, authorities approve the request by Air Peace for resumption of passenger flights.
The request was made by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Musa Nuhu, through a letter which a notable news website, African Community News cited.
The letter was addressed to his counterpart in the UAE, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaid.
In the letter dated February 1, Nuhu urged the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to approve the request of Air Peace for the resumption of scheduled passenger flights effective March 1, 2022.
The NCAA boss reiterated that Air Peace had requested a slot of three weekly flights from Nigeria to Sharjah Airport in UAE, but only one was granted.
Nuhu said the UAE flag carrier, Emirates Airline, can resume scheduled flights to Nigeria at its own convenience.
The letter reads: “I wish to inform you that the Safety Decision Issue 24 has been accepted by Nigeria Authorities after a review by relevant parties.
“Consequently, Emirates Airlines can resume scheduled passenger flight operations to Nigeria at its convenience.
“I wish to bring to the notice of HE that the Nigerian Operator Air Peace Airlines has submitted its request to UAE Authorities for resumption of scheduled passenger flights between the two countries effective 01 March 2022.
“Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority re-affirms its assurances of the highest esteem to General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates