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Arik Air has announced the procurement of a new A330-200 aircraft to service Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) designated routes, including New York, USA. Capt. Ado Sanusi, Vice-President of the airline, disclosed this while speaking with aviation reporters at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja. Sanusi said, “The new airbus would complement the company’s long-haul wide-body fleet, which consists of two A340-500 aircraft. It offers a two-class configuration with 30 premier business class seats, and 187 economy class seats. This new aircraft is fitted to offer the very best in-flight comfort and style. “It is an environmentally-friendly product that will provide the highest degree of operational flexibility. This will give Arik the opportunity to upgrade the Lagos-Johannesburg route, replacing the existing B737-800 currently flying between the two cities. We are still bringing in similar aircraft into our fleet to look at the opportunity to develop new long-haul destinations, such as China, Brazil, United Arab Emirates and Europe. “Passengers in the business class would have individual secluded booth areas that contain flat beds featuring an in-built massage system. The massage system contains a hand held 3.5” LCD screen unit controlling seat and lighting functions. “The economy cabin is designed for maximum comfort and style. Passengers will enjoy a 32-33 inch seat pitch in the spacious cabin and individual seat back 10.6 inch screens. All passengers will have access to an audio video on demand system, with a wide selection of Hollywood and Nollywood films. “In addition, short programs and an audio library provide customers with the very best in-flight entertainment, ” he said.