Nigeria's worsening jet fuel shortage now a serious threat

Over the past week or so, several Nigerian commercial operators have issued statements warning the government, and the country at large, that a worsening shortage of aviation fuel could lead to a grounding of all flights if not properly addressed. Air Peace (APK, Lagos) and Arik Air (W3, Lagos) last week said in separate statements that a recent spate of cancellations would only get worse given the protracted scarcity of Jet A1. “The situation is critical in Lagos and Abuja, the operational hubs… (www.ch-aviation.com) Mais...