Green Africa Airways
Green Africa Airways Ltd is a Nigerian start-up value airline, based in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]
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| Founded | 15 June 2015 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2020 (estimated) | ||||||
| Operating bases | Lagos-Murtala Muhammed | ||||||
| Hubs | Lagos | ||||||
| Fleet size | 50 (ordered) plus 3 from GTLK | ||||||
| Headquarters | Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria | ||||||
| Key people | Babawande Afolabi, CEO | ||||||
| Website | https://www.greenafrica.com/ | ||||||
History
Green Africa Airways was founded on 15 June 2015 by Babawande Afolabi, who serves as the chief executive officer. It was a new low-cost carrier targeting the Nigerian air travel market.[2] Operations were originally planned to start in 2019, but have since been delayed. In mid-2018, the airline received the necessary operating licenses from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
Green Africa's Board of directors consists of industry veterans including Tom Horton, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines; William Shaw, current CEO of Interjet; Virasb Vahidi, former CCO of American Airlines; Wale Adeosun, founder and CEO of Kuramo Capital; and Gbenga Oyebode, founder and Chairman of Aluko & Oyebode.[3]
In late 2018, Green Africa announced a letter of intent for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with an option for a further 50 aircraft. It was the largest order Boeing had ever received from an African airline.[4] The order was valued $11.7 billion, according to list prices.
However, this letter of intent was withdrawn in February 2020, and the airline instead opted to sign a memorandum of understanding for 50 Airbus A220-300s. This was the largest order Airbus had ever received from an African carrier.[5] Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2021. In order to bridge the gap between the first delivery, Green Africa has agreed to lease three A220-300s from GTLK Europe, so that operations can start in 2020.[6]
In August 2020, Green Africa announced ex-Chief Financial Officer of SpiceJet - Kiran Koteshwar as the new Group Chief Financial officer starting from September 2020. [7]
Destinations
Green Africa Airways intends to initially serve the Nigerian domestic market with plans to further expand service across the African continent.[8]
Fleet
As of February 2020, the Green Africa Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft.
Current fleet
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Airbus A220-300 | 0 | 53 | TBA | Deliveries to commence in 2020.
An additional three A220s leased from GTLK Europe are to be delivered by August 2020.[6] |
| Total | 0 | 53 | ||
References
- "Green Africa Airways". Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Green Africa Airways Ltd". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- Airways, Green Africa. "Green Africa Firms Up 2020 Launch Plans, Secures Additional Three Brand New A220-300s From GTLK Europe". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Boeing, Green Africa Airways Announce Landmark Commitment for up to 100 737 MAX aircraft - Dec 21, 2018". MediaRoom. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Airbus and Green Africa announce strategic partnership with MoU for 50 A220s". Airbus. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- "Nigeria's Green Africa Airways adds A220s for 2020 launch". ch-aviation. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-africa-welcomes-kiran-koteshwar-as-new-group-chief-financial-officer-301110026.html?tc=eml_cleartime
- "Nigeria's Green Africa Airways will build network with A220-300s". Routesonline. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
