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A Green Africa Airways promo plane in flight. The Lagos-based airline and Boeing have announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft. www.exchange.co.tz

A Green Africa Airways promo plane in flight. The Lagos-based airline and Boeing have announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft. [Photo/Boeing]

Nigerian airline’s plans to conquer African air space

by Njenga Hakeenah
January 14, 2019
in Africa's Development, Countries
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The Lagos-based Green Africa Airways is planning to conquer the African air space after partnering with aeroplane manufacturer Boeing.

In the partnership, Green Africa Airways and Boeing have announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, the deal comes as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.

The total deal carries a list-price of $11.7 billion, the largest aircraft agreement from Africa, and will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website once finalized.

“Today is a historic day for the Nigerian and African aviation industry,” said Babawande Afolabi, Founder and CEO, Green Africa Airways.

“This landmark deal takes us much closer to our long-held dream of building a world-class airline that will unlock a new realm of positive possibilities for millions of customers. Broadly speaking, this deal is a bold symbol of the dynamism, resilience and soaring entrepreneurial drive of the next generation of Nigerians and Africans.”

Green Africa Airways, a value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria aims to offer safe, quality and affordable air travel and be a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

The new airline has received its Air Transport License from the Nigerian government and is anchored by a group of senior industry leaders led by Tom Horton, former Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, William Shaw, Founder and former CEO of VivaColombia and Virasb Vahidi, former CCO of American Airlines.

“Nigeria is uniquely positioned to be the home of the next major value airline. The strategic partnership with Boeing positions Green Africa Airways to expand and improve air travel for customers in Nigeria, and further strengthens the relationship between the United States, Nigeria and Africa,” Vahidi said.

The airline initially plans to develop the Nigerian market and then build a strong Pan African network.

According to Boeing’s 20-year Commercial Market Outlook, airlines in Africa will require 1,190 new airplanes as the continent boosts both intra-continental and intercontinental connectivity over the next couple of decades.

“The growth potential for air travel across Nigeria and Africa is extraordinary with the airplane fleet expected to more than double over the next 20 years. We are delighted that Green Africa Airways has selected the 737 MAX to serve this expanding market,” said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales & Marketing, The Boeing Company.

“We look forward to Green Africa Airways building their fleet with the MAX and taking advantage of the jet’s efficiency and dependability to open new options across Nigeria and the African continent. Boeing will be a trusted partner to Green Africa Airways as the MAX is introduced into their operations and through their long-term success.”

The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history, accumulating more than 4,800 orders from over 100 customers worldwide.

Boeing says the plane’s superior performance is enabled by the latest technology in the single-aisle market, including advanced CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other airframe enhancements.

In March 2017, the American manufacturer opened two new offices in Johannesburg and Nairobi. The move was as it seeks more business in Africa. Boeing Sub-Saharan Africa Director for International Sales Miguel Santos headed the Johannesburg office while Chamsou Andjorin, the director for government affairs and market development was based in the Nairobi.

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Tags: AfricaAfrican continentAIr TravelAmerican AirlinesBabawande AfolabiBoeingBoeing 737 MAX aircraftGreen Africa AirwaysLagosNigeriaTom HortonVirasb VahidiVivaColombiaWilliam Shaw

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Njenga Hakeenah

I have 10 years of experience in multimedia journalism and I use the skills I have gained over this time to meet and ensure goal-surpassing editorial performance. Africa is my business and development on the continent is my heartbeat. Do you have a development story that has to be told? Reach me at [email protected] and we can showcase Africa together.

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