Arik Air (W3, Lagos) has signed a wet-lease agreement with cargo start-up Emirate Touch Aviation (Kano) to operate its two stored B737-300s 5N-MJA (MSN 24454) and 5N-MJB (MSN 24360) on behalf of Emirate Touch in a cargo configuration. According to Aviation in Nigeria, Emirate Touch has already launched cargo operations on behalf of the Nigerian Central Bank with ex-Associated Aviation (SCD, Lagos) B727-200(F) 5N-BNQ (MSN 22162). In other news, Arik Air has reportedly initiated talks with Bombardier to expand its regional aircraft fleet. It currently already operates four CRJ900s and two DHC-8-400s and is considering placing orders for additional Dash 8-400, CRJ1000ER and CSeries aircraft for future expansion.