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Nigerian private airline serving domestic and regional routes.
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria
Bellview Airlines was a privately owned Nigerian carrier that operated domestic and limited international routes across West Africa. Founded in the 1990s, it grew to become one of Nigeria's more prominent independent airlines during the early 2000s, competing alongside state-affiliated carriers and other private operators.
The airline suffered a catastrophic setback in October 2005 when one of its Boeing 737 aircraft crashed near Lagos shortly after takeoff, killing all 117 people on board. This tragedy severely damaged the airline's reputation and financial standing.
Following the crash and subsequent regulatory scrutiny, Bellview Airlines struggled to maintain operations. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority suspended its operating license on multiple occasions, and the airline effectively ceased meaningful commercial operations by the late 2000s, leaving it largely defunct.
Hubs & network
Bellview Airlines primarily operated from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Fleet
The airline operated Boeing 737 series aircraft during its years of active service.
Notable facts
- ›Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crashed on October 22, 2005, killing all 117 people on board.
- ›The airline was one of Nigeria's larger private carriers during the early 2000s.
- ›Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority suspended the airline's license following the 2005 crash.
- ›The airline operated both domestic Nigerian routes and some regional West African services.
- ›Bellview Airlines effectively ceased operations by the late 2000s due to financial and regulatory difficulties.
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