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Green Africa Airways Ltd is a Nigerian airline, based in Lagos, Nigeria.[2] The airline was founded in 2015 and commenced flights on 12 August 2021.[3]

Green Africa Airways

IATA ICAO Callsign Q9 GWG GREEN AFRICA
Founded	15 June 2015
Commenced operations	12 August 2021
Operating bases	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Fleet size	3
Headquarters	Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Key people	Babawande Afolabi, CEO; Obi Mbanuzuo CCO[1]
Website	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.[4] 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.[5] Green Africa's Board of directors consists of industry veterans including Tom Horton, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines; William Shaw, former 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.[6]

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 intention Boeing had ever received from an African airline.[7] The order was valued $11.7 billion, according to list prices. However, this letter of intent was withdrawn in February 2020,[5] and the airline instead opted to sign a memorandum of understanding for 50 Airbus A220-300s, which - if actually placed - would also be the largest order Airbus has ever received from an African carrier.[8] Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2021.[5]

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 would start in 2020, but these were also not delivered.[9] 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.[10]

On 12 August 2021 the airline commenced operations with the first flight touching down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria.[3]

Legal issues

In August 2021, a US-based person filed suit against Green Africa Airways and its founder Babawande Afolabi for $30 million, alleging that he was not provided with the agreed upon stake in the business for his initial investment.[11]

Destinations

Green Africa Airways intends to initially serve the Nigerian domestic market with plans to further expand service across the African continent.[12]

Country	City	Airport	Notes	Ref.
Nigeria	Abuja	Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
	Akure	Akure Airport
	Enugu	Akanu Ibiam International Airport
	Ilorin	Ilorin International Airport
	Lagos	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
	Owerri	Sam Mbakwe Airport
	Port Harcourt	Port Harcourt International Airport

Fleet

As of April 2021, the Green Africa Airways fleet was planned to consist of the following aircraft :

Green Africa Airways fleet

Aircraft	In service	Orders	Passengers	Notes
Airbus A220-300	0	50	150	Deliveries were to commence in 2020, including 3 leased aircraft.[9] Order deferred.[13]
Boeing 737 MAX 8	0	100	189	Order placed in 2018, but deferred due to grounding of the aircraft type.[7]
ATR 72-600	3	10	72	[14][15][13]
Total	3	160

In April 2021, the airline took delivery of its first two ATR72-600 aircraft in order to commence certification flights with Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.[16]

See also

• List of airlines in Nigeria
• Transport in Nigeria

References

На других языках

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[de] Green Africa Airways

Green Africa Airways ist eine seit 2015 im Aufbau befindliche nigerianische Fluggesellschaft mit Sitz in Lagos.[1]

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- [en] Green Africa Airways

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[fr] Green Africa Airways

Green Africa Airways Ltd est une compagnie aérienne nigériane, basée à Lagos, au Nigeria[1] qui a été fondée en 2015, dont le début des vols est prévu courant 2021[2].

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