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| Founded | 2003 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2010 | ||||||
| Hubs | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 4 | ||||||
| Parent company | Synergy Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
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]
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,[ further explanation needed ] forcing it to suspend all flights in October 30, 2009. The company was subsequently dissolved in 2010. [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. [1] [5]
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