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Mahan Air Delivery Raises Sanctions Violation Concerns

Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.

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Ibom Air Plans Transition to All-A220 Fleet

Ibom Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, has announced its strategic plan to transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet as part of its expansion goals within Africa. This shift underscores the carrier’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational efficiency to meet growing passenger demand across the continent.

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Valuejet Returns CRJ200SF to Evaluate Nigeria’s Cargo Market

Valuejet, a Nigerian airline, has announced its decision to return its leased CRJ200SF, serial number 7452, as part of a strategy to reassess the viability of the cargo market in the country. This move reflects Valuejet’s focus on aligning its operations with market conditions before committing to additional freighter aircraft.

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Air Peace Receives Two B737-800s on Damp Lease from AirExplore

Air Peace, a leading airline based in Nigeria, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, identified by serials 38173 and 29636. Both aircraft are on a damp lease from AirExplore, a Slovakian airline, and are equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency. This acquisition supports Air Peace’s commitment to enhancing capacity and operational efficiency across its…

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Allied Air Acquires Second AEI B737-800SF, Plans Fleet Expansion to Eight by 2028

AEI Aeronautical Engineers (US) has announced that its client, Allied Air of Nigeria, has taken ownership of a second AEI B737-800SF, identified by serial number 30146. The acquisition was finalized through a third-party transaction, reinforcing Allied Air’s commitment to expanding its freighter capacity. Allied Air, a leading cargo carrier in Nigeria, aims to grow its fleet of AEI-converted B737-800SF freighters to…

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Nigeria Partners with Private Firm to Build Aircraft MRO Facility

In a significant move to boost its aviation industry, Nigeria has entered into a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with an undisclosed private firm to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for aircraft. This development marks an important step for Nigeria’s aviation sector, providing local access to advanced maintenance services and reducing dependency on foreign MRO providers. The new facility…