Green Africa acquires third ATR 72-600s from ACIA, prepares for inaugural flight

Green Africa acquires third ATR 72-600s from ACIA, prepares for inaugural flight

New entrant, Green Africa has completed acceptance of Three ATR 72-600s From ACIA Aero Leasing in Preparation for Entry-Into-Service as the airline’s third aircraft with registration ZS-XZC /5N-GAD arrived in Lagos on today.  Amid the pandemic-induced market disruption, Green Africa laid out a road-map for market entry by deploying ACIA’s ATR aircraft to deliver affordable, short-haul connectivity between Nigerian cities to stimulate the region’s economic development and business activity.   Babawande Afolabi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, said: “Receiving our third aircraft today signifies…

Read More

Aero begins Bauchi route , Maiduguri, others to follow

Aero begins Bauchi route , Maiduguri, others to follow

Mahmood laments restrictive Forex to carriers     Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors is making a huge stride and restrategising amid challenges brought about COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, the carrier has concluded plans to launch Lagos-Bauchi route via Abuja as part of its expansion programme, just as the carrier is leveraging on its aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lagos as edge over all other airlines in the country and a huge source…

Read More

Green Africa offers N16, 500 low fares, opens website

Green Africa offers N16, 500 low fares, opens website

gFlyers to get Additional 10% off-First Booking Green Africa, Nigeria’s Lagos-based value airline, has commenced flight tickets sales with offerings as low as N16,500.The Booking website greenafrica.com is now open to the public for ticket purchase activities following the pre-sales approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Cities to be served are Lagos (LOS) connecting Akure (AKR), Ilorin (ILR), Abuja (ABV), Owerri (QOW), Port Harcourt (PHC) and Enugu (ENU).  According to the airline, flights…

Read More

Cardinal Airlines Set To Commence Operations

Cardinal Airlines Set To Commence Operations

  Cardinal Airlines Limited is set to commence domestic and international operations soon according to industry sources. The airline it was gathered is bringing short-haul aircraft such as Embraers and ATRs for cost effectiveness on domestic and regional operations. The application for its air transport licence, sources further revealed has reached advanced stage as the promoters are working round the clock to ensure that the  airline resumes domestic operations before the end of the third…

Read More

Green Africa bursts unto domestic scene June 24, 2021 with ATR 72-600 aircraft

Start-up airline, Green Africa has concluded plans to scheduled flight operations. This is coming as the carrier would also begin ticket sales via its website – greenafrica.com ahead of flight operations following pre-sales approvals from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Commercial flights to and from Lagos connecting Akure, Ilorin, Abuja, Owerri, Port Harcourt and Enugu, according to the airline are scheduled to commence from June 24th, 2021.  Two ATR 72-600 aircraft (with registrations 5N-GAE…

Read More

Green Africa announces route network, inches closer to operation

Green Africa announces route network, inches closer to operation

Green Africa, Nigeria’s Lagos-based value airline, has announced its launch route network ahead of entry into service. With plans to commence operations from its Lagos base at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), Green Africa will launch flight operations to connect seven cities after completing its ongoing Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process with the NCAA which is now in advanced stages. Additional cities within Nigeria will be added as the value carrier scales its operations. Plans…

Read More

Kenya Airways signs interline agreement with Airlink

Kenya Airways signs interline agreement with Airlink

Kenya Airways Plc and Airlink (PTY) have signed an interline agreement that will extend the airline’s reach in the Southern Africa region via Johannesburg and Cape Town. The new agreement will offer customers seamless travel of over 40 cities across Africa. Kenya Airways continues to diversify its services and operations in response totheir customers needs. Under this latest agreement, Kenya Airways customers flying to South Africa will be able to connect with Airlink operated flights…

Read More

Dana Air Decorates New Captains..Pilot, Cabin crew others receive vaccine

Dana Air Decorates New Captains..Pilot, Cabin crew others receive vaccine

Dana Air has decorated new captains on its Boeing 737 aircraft, and other aircraft in its fleet, assuring its staff that it will continue to reward excellence and hard work. Decorating Captain Shina Agbelese and Captain Ademola Akinyemi in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, said it is exciting to see our young Nigerian Pilots performing excellently, and doing amazingly well. It takes a lot to train pilots and with…

Read More

British Airways launches great fares to London from Lagos, Abuja

British Airways launches great fares to London from Lagos, Abuja

Fares as low as N295, 000     British Airways is creating great opportunities for travellers who have plans to spend the summer holiday in the UK. The carrier however stated that travel periods and availability is limited. The carrier said it is offering exciting discounted fares from Lagos and Abuja to London and travellers who decide to plan late for the summer can still have a refreshed experience. The offers from Lagos and Abuja…

Read More

Kenya Airways to resume flights to France

Kenya Airways to resume flights to France

National carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced plans to resume direct flights from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG), France. The direct flights are set to restart from  March 17, 2021. Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu in a statement made available to Aviation Metric said the airline would continue to offer its customers competitive fares and a one-stop connection through its hub in Nairobi to the rest of…

Read More
1 3 4 5 6 7 17