Yup, 3 A340-500s, delivery date is for Middle of November for US and UK operations.
Initial delivery was for Kingfisher of India.
Concerning our aviation governing body and mandatory retirement age me thinks soggyboxers answered your questions correctly.
Certainly a new dawn for our aviation industry here in Nigeria. And as predicted a while back the beginning of many more great events to come in our aviation history not only for Arik but all.
Balewa
PS: Kudos for a job well done VirginNigeria
Airplane looks swell from our side of the field!!! And a warm welcome to AEROS -500 (5N-BKR) rumours on the ramp have it for 6 more -500s on there way to Lagos