Fly2Sky Clarification on Flight NUA 0504 from Lagos to Asaba on November 26th, 2023

Fly2Sky Airlines, adhering to a wet lease agreement with United Nigeria Airlines that is fully approved by the Civil Aviation Authorities of Bulgaria and Nigeria, is issuing this statement to correct misinformation and to affirm our commitment to operational integrity and safety. Under the wet lease agreement, Fly2Sky Airlines holds operational control, while United Nigeria Airlines solely maintains commercial control of the aircraft.

The flight schedule within Nigeria, operated by Fly2Sky since the inception of the project, is determined exclusively by United Nigeria Airlines. Specifically, the flight on November 26, 2023, which was conducted in strict adherence to the schedule provided by United Nigeria Airlines on November 25, 2023.

On November 25, United Nigeria Airlines designated flight NUA 0504, from Lagos (DNMM/LOS) to Asaba (DNAS/ABB), with an initial booking for 124 passengers. Our Integrated Operational Control Center prepared the ATC flight plan in accordance with ICAO standards, and the crew received their briefing via the electronic flight bag (EFB) system. On November 26, 2023, at 14:05 UTC (15:05 local time), NUA 0504 departed on schedule with 150 passengers. There were no requests from United Nigeria Airlines to alter the flight plan during the crew's pre-flight briefing.

Our partnership with United Nigeria Airlines includes the use of local cabin attendants as part of the wet/damp lease agreement, to enhance cultural familiarity and service compliance for United Nigeria Airlines passengers flying on Fly2Sky aircraft.

Following the highest industry safety standards, Fly2Sky has conducted a thorough internal investigation in response to inquiries regarding the flight operations of November 26. The findings confirm that Fly2Sky Airlines operated within the full scope of regulatory and safety standards. As a preventative measure, Fly2sky is considering to continue further operations in Nigeria on a full wet-lease basis instead, including the use of internal cabin crew resources. We are committed to transparency and excellence, and as such, we will continue to foster improvements in our pre-flight and inflight communication procedures, ensuring that Fly2Sky Airlines upholds its reputation as a safe, reliable, and trustworthy carrier.

Fly2Sky Airlines remains dedicated to serving the Nigerian airspace and looks forward to continuing our operations with the highest level of safety and service integrity.

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