FirstNation Airways has promised its traveling
passengers that the it would return to normal scheduled flight operations by
Sept. 15. According to a statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs, Mr Rasheed
Yusuff stated that the carrier’s current fleet was undergoing engine
maintenance for safety operations, in line with global practice in the
industry.
It denied reports that the company was on the verge
of folding up, stressing that taking aircraft out for maintenance was not the
same as winding up operations. “FirstNation is not on the verge of folding up.
In reality, since the airline launched services in 2011, the airline has built
a strong followership and has been rated consistently as market leader on
safety and schedule integrity.