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By David Kaminski-Morrow2021-04-24T08:05:00+01:00
Nigerian start-up carrier Green Africa Airways has received its first aircraft, an ATR 72-600, at its base in the city of Lagos.
Green Africa is taking three ATRs through an agreement with ACIA Aero Leasing, which is part of Mauritius-based ACIA Aero Capital and has leasing offices in several countries including Ireland and France.
The initial turboprop (5N-GAE) was originally delivered to Brazilian carrier Azul in 2012 and subsequently operated by Air Tahiti.
It arrived at Lagos Murtala Muhammed airport on 23 April bearing the temporary South African registration ZS-XZD.
Green Africa says a second former Azul aircraft (5N-GAA) and a third ATR, to be registered 5N-GAD, have also undergone painting and that the Nigerian carrier is on the “final lap” of the air operator’s certificate process. This will include demonstration flights on the network.
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These aircraft are part of a three aircraft transaction
ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”) has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria (“AEA”). The deliveries include one Beechcraft B1900D (UE-379) and one LET 410 (MSN 3001).
The deliveries took place in February 2021. These aircraft are part of a three aircraft transaction with the third aircraft, a further Beechcraft B1900D, scheduled to deliver in March 2021.
This transaction will bring ACIA’s total portfolio of aircraft operating in Algeria to nine.
About ACIA Aero Leasing
Established over 20 years ago, ACIA Aero Leasing is a regional aircraft lessor with offices in Ireland, Mauritius, France and South Africa. ACIA Aero Leasing manages a current aircraft portfolio of over 50 regional passenger and freighter aircraft which are on lease to operators in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.