- We’re suspending operations to undergo audit of safety processes – Airline
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Azman Air over safety concerns, after the airline suffered a second tyre burst in a month.
Sources informed Dateline Nigeria that an Azman aircraft from Kano had a tyre burst Monday night at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
“This is the second in one month. A Boeing 737 Azman aircraft with registration 5N SYS, and flight number ZQ2325, suffered a tyre burst on landing in Lagos on February 16.
“This forced the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to temporarily close the runway,” one of the sources said, adding that the airline received the suspension letter Monday night.
The airline company could not be immediately reached for comment. It however announced on its twitter handle that it was suspending all its operations to undergo safety processes.
“Due to our Strong Stance on Safety, Azman Air will be undergoing an Audit of its Safety Processes as supervised by the Regulators
“IN THIS REGARDS, ALL OUR OPERATIONS IS HEREBY SUSPENDED.
“We are on our toes to restore operations within a short period. Kindly accept our apologies.”
In another tweet, Azman Air said “We understand the impact of these disruptions on your Travels and we deeply apologize.
“These actions ARE imminent as there is need for reposition to serving you better.
“We are setting an unrivaled Pace to showcase our commitment to your safety and we Promise to be BACK & BETTER!”
Some customers however queried the airline, asking “Then why sell tickets when you know the flights will be cancelled eventually?”
