Capital Airlines (Nigeria)

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.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,[further explanation needed] forcing it to suspend all flights in October 30, 2009.[4] In July 2007, Capital Airlines had offered scheduled flights to the following cities:[citation needed] Capital Airlines consisted of a fleet of 5 Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia turboprops.
A Capital Airlines Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in 2004.
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