Capital Airlines (Nigeria)
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Capital Airlines Limited was a charter airline headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, that operated scheduled and chartered domestic flights out of its base at Murtala Muhammed International Airport[1] and Ilorin International Airport.[2]
History
Capital Airlines was founded in 2003.[1] In mid-2005, the airline partnered with Synergy Group to operate Nigeria's viable fringe airports and to open some alternative airports, hitherto considered unviable.
The Nigerian government set a deadline of April 30, 2007 for all airlines operating in the country to re-capitalise or be grounded, in an effort to ensure better services and safety. Capital Airlines satisfied the demanded criteria in terms of re-capitalization and was re-registered for operation.[3]
In 2009, Capital Airlines failed to meet the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority requirement of having more than one aircraft,Template:Explain forcing it to suspend all flights in October 30, 2009. The company was subsequently dissolved in 2010.[4]
Destinations
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Fleet
Capital Airlines consisted of a fleet of 5 Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia turboprops.[1][5]
Accidents and incidents
- On August 2, 2009, an Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia (registered 5N-BLN) suffered a fire on the right engine after the pilots started the engines. All 28 passengers and 5 crew members were uninjured.[6]
See also
References
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