Green Africa Airways, a Lagos-based carrier in Nigeria, has marked a major milestone by taking delivery of its first owned aircraft, an ATR72-500, serial number 852. The aircraft was acquired from ATRiam Capital, an aviation leasing firm based in Ireland, marking the airline’s transition from leasing-only operations to asset ownership.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has further strengthened its fleet by wet leasing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft from SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia. This aircraft, with serial number 3954, is part of Air Peace’s strategy to enhance its capacity and improve its service offerings across its network.
XEJet, a Lagos-based airline, has bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a fourth Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, bearing the serial number 7937. This aircraft is owned by Regional One, a prominent aviation asset management firm headquartered in the United States.
Green Africa Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR72-500, bearing serial number 852, after facing a year-long delay. This marks a major milestone for the Nigerian airline, which is expanding its fleet with fuel-efficient turboprops to enhance regional connectivity.
Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s prominent airlines, has publicly denied claims made by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) regarding an alleged debt of $292 million owed to the corporation. The shareholders’ statement comes just two days after AMCON announced that liquidation of the airline remains a possible option.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) has announced its plans to expand its fleet, targeting a total of five CRJ1000s and five Boeing 737NGs. This ambitious move is backed by financial support from new investors, showcasing renewed confidence in the airline’s growth potential.
Overland Airways has achieved a significant milestone with the Gambian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granting the carrier Fifth Freedom rights. This approval comes as part of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, a framework aimed at promoting seamless connectivity across the African continent.
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.
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.
Zela Aviation (Cyprus) has successfully facilitated an ACMI partnership between Air Peace (Nigeria) and AirExplore(Slovakia). The agreement will see the lease of four aircraft from AirExplore to Air Peace for operations during the winter 2024/25 season.
