Nigerian carrier Arik Air has been invited to set up Lagos - originating links with Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Cameroon and Senegal by the countries’ governments and has accelerated the delivery of seven Boeing 737-700s.

Arik chairman Sir Joseph Arumemi-Johnson says the Lagos-based carrier has already received approvals from the five West African nations’ CAAs.

He adds that the invitations are testament to Arik Air’s achievements in Nigeria, where it has been operating since October 2006.

By the fourth quarter of 2008 Arik will take delivery of two additional Boeing 737-700s and two Boeing 737-800s.

The Nigerian carrier has a number of new aircraft on order and recently signed a letter of intent covering three Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals.

Arik says: “As a consequence of aircraft shor

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