Sosoliso Airlines

Sosoliso Airlines was an airline that operates scheduled domestic flights in Nigeria. It was headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State. It was created in 1994 and began operations in July 2000. It ceased operations in 2007.

Sosoliso Airlines operated routes from Enugu, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Abuja and Lagos.

History

It was established in 1994 and began operating in July 2000. In 2005, Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crashed, killing more than 100 people. The Nigerian government has set a deadline of April 30, 2007 for all airlines operating in the country to recapitalize or be grounded, in an effort to ensure better services and safety. Seven airlines failed to meet the deadline and as a result would not be allowed to fly in Nigerian airspace with effect from 30 April 2007. These were: ADC Airlines, Fresh Air, Sosoliso Airlines, Albarka Air, Chrome Air Service, Dasab Airlines and Space World Airline. Affected airlines would only fly when they satisfied the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

Codes

• ICAO Code: OSL
• Call code: Sosoliso

Fleet

Sosoliso Airlines' website reported that it operated four aircraft, one McDonnell Douglas MD-81 and three McDonnell Douglas DC-9s.

Accidents

On December 10, 2005, Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 between Abuja and Port Harcourt crashed with 110 people on board, resulting in 103 fatalities and 7 injuries.