To strengthen some of its existing routes and sustain its growth in domestic operations in the country, a Nigerian value airline, Green Africa has entered into a partnership with Jump Air on an additional aircraft (ATR72-500).
The aircraft which is on wet lease, will according to the spokeswoman of the airline, Omolara Kehinde, offer Green Africa bridge capacity to grow its fleet to four aircraft and support the airline’s planned expansion.
“Subject to regulatory approvals, the additional aircraft is scheduled to enter into service during the third quarter of 2023,” the statement added.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi said, “Green Africa is on track for its next phase of growth. We are pleased to welcome the aircraft from Jump Air which will help strengthen some of our existing routes while also spreading the reach of Green Africa to serve customers across the country.”
in his comment on the partnership, Accountable Manager of Jump Air, Dovydas Jurgelevicius said, “Green Africa has built a strong foundation since entering service in 2021. We are proud to support Green Africa’s expansion as it celebrates its first two years of operation.”
Green Africa (greenafrica.com) is a leading value carrier based in Lagos, Nigeria with a mission to use the power of air travel to create a better future. Green Africa offers safe, reliable, and affordable air travel to a broader group of customers and is a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.
Jump Air is an European ACMI and charter airline that was established in 2020 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The airline provides charter and long/short term ACMI services with ATR 72-500 (both passenger and cargo versions) fleet. The geography of the operator‘s services covers Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Caribbean regions.
