The assumption was that all the CRJ aircrafts were brand new and not some are almost new.This was based on the impression given to the general public by the arik chairman.It is now clear that two are brand new, while three are almost brand new.
There is a rumour round town that since a particular governor who is a strong shareholder of arik has fallen out with the powers because of his presidential ambition, things are now shaky in arik.