Tag: Fleet expansion
Zela Aviation Marks 20 Years with Nigerian ACMI Milestone
Zela Aviation is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of aviation expertise and nearly 10 years in Nigeria’s ACMI market. The...
Ibom Air Adopts Hybrid Fleet Strategy for Expansion -Captain Udom
Ibom Air is combining outright purchases with lease-to-own arrangements to build its Airbus A220 fleet and expand across Africa.
Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Airbus A220 Delivery Gives Ibom Air Fleet Boost
Ibom Air has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, strengthening its modernisation programme and supporting plans for network expansion.
The aircraft, registered 5N-CDC,...
737NG Aircraft Training Marks Shift in ValueJet Aviation Capability
ValueJet engineers have begun intensive training on the 737NG aircraft in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s technical development journey. The Boeing-led...
United Nigeria Airlines Boosts Fleet with Two Boeing 737-800NGs
United Nigeria Airlines has taken another significant step in its fleet expansion strategy with the arrival of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The...
737-800 Acquisition Boosts Air Peace Fleet Expansion, Route Efficiency
Air Peace has strengthened its fleet expansion strategy with another major 737-800 acquisition, reinforcing the airline’s operational capacity and network growth ambitions.
The airline confirmed...
Financing Structure Powers Major Aircraft Surge, 8 AOCs Issued- Najomo
Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo, has linked Nigeria’s fleet expansion to a new Financing Structure driven by banks...
Fidelity Bank, AFG ‘s ALFA Alliance Ignites Bold Aircraft Financing Shift...
A new aircraft financing and leasing alliance, ALFA, is set to reshape aviation funding across Africa. Fidelity Bank Plc and Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG)...
Air Peace Secures Massive Boost with Second Embraer 190
Air Peace has strengthened its regional footprint with the delivery of a second Embraer 190, underscoring its commitment to strategic fleet expansion. The 96-seater...
United Nigeria Airlines Seals Massive 6 737-800 Jet Deal
United Nigeria Airlines has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
This milestone marks...
