Ahead of its planned route expansion in third quarter of 2023, Green Africa has partnered Jump Air to acquire an ATR72-500 from Jump Air.
Structured as a damp lease, the additional aircraft will 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.
Founder & CEO of 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.”
Accountable Manager of Jump Air, Dovydas Jurgeleviciis commented: “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 is a leading value carrier based in Lagos, Nigeria with a mission to use the power of air travel to create a better future.
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.