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United Nigeria Airlines unveils fleet despite harsh economic realities

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wole Shadare

· Keyamo declares state-backed airline ‘bottomless pit’ · Names airplanes after Achebe, Obi of Onitsha Today was a historic day as Nigeria’s flag carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. Registered as 5N-CFC and 5N-CFB, these narrow-body jets represented a massive leap in capacity for the carrier. More than just machines, they were christened as flying monuments to Nigerian legacy. One bore the name of His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the…

OAS Helicopters Expands Fleet with Factory-New, Offshore-Configured AW139

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

OAS Helicopters today announced the addition of a factory-new Leonardo AW139 I0GP offshore-configured, Phase-8 model helicopter (Year 2025) to its fleet. This new industry workhouse, delivered directly from Leonardo’s OEM factory in Italy on September 10, 2025, and landed in Nigeria on September 26, 2025, is registered 5N-CEN. The latest acquisition reflects the OAS’s ongoing effort, quest, and commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality support to our Nation’s growing oil and gas exploration and…

SAA to grow fleet to 50 by 2028, begins daily Lagos flight March 2026

Posted on April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Draws corporate plan for fleet modernisation One of Africa’s leading airlines, South Africa is strategically planning to grow its fleet of 20 aircraft to 50 in the next three years just as the airline is planning daily flight service on the Johannesburg-Lagos route by March 2026. Aside from that, the carrier has a five years corporate plan of going through renewal and modernisation of its fleet and to elevate customers experience grounded on our…

Delta enhances customers’ experience, unveils cabin interior across fleet

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A new cabin interior is on the horizon at Delta. Debuting this fall ahead of Delta’s centennial anniversary, the modern new design will bring substantial improvements to the airline’s aircraft interiors. From fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed colour palette, to new decorative motifs and signature branding, every aspect of the cabin interior has been carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience. “Delta has a 100-year history of creating a…

TAAG Angola Airlines incorporates first A220-300 into fleet

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

As part of the company growth plan and «multi-brand» fleet strategy, Angola’s leading airline and flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has incorporated the first A220-300 into its fleet. The airline showcased the A220-300, Airbus’ most efficient small single-aisle aircraft, to customers, shareholders, partners, government officials, and diplomatic bodies in a symbolic ceremony held at Luanda 4 de Fevereiro International Airport. The aircraft is on a lease agreement with ALC as part of TAAG´s global order…

Airbus renews transatlantic fleet with lower-emission ships

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airbus said it would renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned ship owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build, own, and operate these new, highly efficient vessels that will enter into service from 2026. The new fleet is expected to reduce average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions from 68,000 to 33,000…