Ahmed0336:
Make dem start first.


I no wan hear "will" " shall" " to" " about "

Rossphinki:
Today, Ethiopian Airlines rules the African skies.

But can they cope with the stunning new entry of Nigerian start-up, Green Africa Airways, which has ordered an incredible 100 Boeing 737 Max planes to disrupt the entire African aviation ecosystem?

Ethiopian Airlines chiefs were said to be in a state of total panic and confusion upon hearing the scale of this new Nigerian entrant into the African aviation market, and are hurriedly seeking out ways to counter the influence of the dynamic, highly capitalised newcomer.
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Nigerian start-up places Africa's largest ever aircraft order with Boeing

A Nigerian start-up carrier backed by a former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines has placed an order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, representing the largest aircraft deal ever for the African continent.



Nigerian start-up places Africa's largest ever aircraft order with Boeing, with an order of 100 Boeing 737 Max Aeroplanes

A start-up carrier backed by a former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines has placed an order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, representing the largest aircraft deal ever for the African continent.



Nigerian start-up Green Africa Airways has signed a commitment for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft as the airline prepares to begin commercial operations.

The total deal carries a list-price of $11.7bn, the largest aircraft agreement from Africa, and is evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options.

Babawande Afolabi, the low-cost carrier’s founder and chief executive, said it was a “historic day for the Nigerian and African aviation industry”.

He added: “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, based in Lagos, has already received its Air Transport License from the Nigerian government.

It is backed by a group of senior industry leaders led by Tom Horton, former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines, William Shaw, founder and former chief executive of VivaColombia and Virasb Vahidi, former chief commercial officer of American Airlines.

Vahidi said Nigeria is “uniquely positioned to be the home of the next major value airline”. According to figures from OAG Schedules Analyser, the country’s low-cost market represents about 16 percent of total capacity.

“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 added.

Green Africa Airways initially plans to develop the Nigerian market and then build a pan-African network. According to Boeing's 20-year Commercial Market Outlook, airlines in Africa will require 1,190 new aircraft as the continent boosts both intra-continental and intercontinental connectivity over the next couple of decades.

https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/282108/nigerian-start-up-places-africas-largest-ever-aircraft-order-with-boeing/

capitalzero:


Story since 2015

Rossphinki:
Today, Ethiopian Airlines rules the African skies.

But can they cope with the stunning new entry of Nigerian start-up, Green Africa Airways, which has ordered an incredible 100 Boeing 737 Max planes to disrupt the entire African aviation ecosystem?

Ethiopian Airlines chiefs were said to be in a state of total panic and confusion upon hearing the scale of this new Nigerian entrant into the African aviation market, and are hurriedly seeking out ways to counter the influence of the dynamic, highly capitalised newcomer.
.
.

Nigerian start-up places Africa's largest ever aircraft order with Boeing

A Nigerian start-up carrier backed by a former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines has placed an order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, representing the largest aircraft deal ever for the African continent.



Nigerian start-up places Africa's largest ever aircraft order with Boeing, with an order of 100 Boeing 737 Max Aeroplanes

A start-up carrier backed by a former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines has placed an order for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, representing the largest aircraft deal ever for the African continent.



Nigerian start-up Green Africa Airways has signed a commitment for up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft as the airline prepares to begin commercial operations.

The total deal carries a list-price of $11.7bn, the largest aircraft agreement from Africa, and is evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options.

Babawande Afolabi, the low-cost carrier’s founder and chief executive, said it was a “historic day for the Nigerian and African aviation industry”.

He added: “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, based in Lagos, has already received its Air Transport License from the Nigerian government.

It is backed by a group of senior industry leaders led by Tom Horton, former chairman and chief executive of American Airlines, William Shaw, founder and former chief executive of VivaColombia and Virasb Vahidi, former chief commercial officer of American Airlines.

Vahidi said Nigeria is “uniquely positioned to be the home of the next major value airline”. According to figures from OAG Schedules Analyser, the country’s low-cost market represents about 16 percent of total capacity.

“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 added.

Green Africa Airways initially plans to develop the Nigerian market and then build a pan-African network. According to Boeing's 20-year Commercial Market Outlook, airlines in Africa will require 1,190 new aircraft as the continent boosts both intra-continental and intercontinental connectivity over the next couple of decades.

https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/282108/nigerian-start-up-places-africas-largest-ever-aircraft-order-with-boeing/

Penguin2:


This is news from 2015.

Stop posting false information on Nairaland.

This is how you posted that Facebook was building branch office in Lagos but until now, no credible source has confirmed that claim.

Lalasticlala rule 8

Rossupti:


Nobody actually cares if you believe it or not.

capitalzero:



https://www.greenafrica.com/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Africa_Airways

Rossupti:


''In April 2021, the airline took delivery of its first two ATR72-600 aircraft in order to commence certification flights''

ATR72-600


They just had planes delivered to them THIS MONTH, and you are still talking rubbish.

mamaafrik:
TSTV said more but.........,air peace is still the only respected Nigerian airline for now.

But why is it that chinko and Indians are the ones ruling our manufacturing and Engineering industries.
What is their secret to funding and Technical skills acquisition??
Please an in-depth intake from anyone who knows their modus operandi and has a clue., let's learn