Nigerian start-up carrier, Green Africa, has announced the arrival of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft into Lagos. This is the first of the three aircraft currently leased from ACIA Aero Leasing. The carrier recently unveiled the delivery of two aircraft (5N-GAE and 5N-GAA) and the third aircraft (5N-GAD). The first aircraft arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International airport on April 23, 2021
A statement from the airline read: "This is a great day for all of us at Green Africa and the beginning of what we all hope is a new era in Nigerian aviation. ACIA Aero Leasing has been a very supportive partner and we are proud of this new relationship.
"The arrival of our first aircraft is a precursor to the completion of our AOC process and very soon, customers from across Nigeria will be able to make bookings on our website and take their first flight with Green Africa."
Chief Executive Officer of ACIA Aero Leasing, Mick Mooney said: "Whilst the industry is going through a period of significant disruption, there are a few carriers with a strategic roadmap, such as Green Africa, that are looking to provide effective solutions that the current market opportunity brings. "We at ACIA are pleased to provide Green Africa with the first set of aircraft to launch its commercial operations, starting with Nigeria and eventually, the broader African continent.