Green Africa and its staff pose for a group photograph shortly after taken delivery of the 3rd ATR-600 aircraft
Green Africa Airways today secured an Air Operator’s Certificate(AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA).
Based on that, the airline said it would commence soft launch of the flight schedule immediately and that its first official commercial flight will take off on Thursday, August 12 2021.
The issuance of AOC to Green Africa followed the successful completion of the five phases of the AOC application process.
Green Africa’s AOC was presented to it by Engr. Kayode Ajiboye on behalf of Director General of NCAA,Capt. Musa Nuhu, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja.
With this certificate, Green Africa will commence operations in accordance with its initial route network unveiled earlier in June.
Speaking on the issuance of the AOC to Green Africa, Capt. Nuhu said, “We at the NCAA are impressed with Green Africa’s effort and commitment to safely connect many more people across the country and we look forward to the positive contribution that the new airline will bring to the Nigerian aviation industry.”
Commenting on the major milestone for Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi noted that, “This is a watershed moment in our journey to use the power of air travel to create a better future. Thanks to the NCAA, the gTeam, our investors and other stakeholders, Green Africa is now set to start serving customers.”
The airline said that customers can now make bookings on greenafrica.com for flights across Green Africa’s route network.
The airline also asked intending air travellers who wants information for further enquiries on new bookings or existing reservations to call the gCare on 0700GREENAFRICA or send an email to gCare@greenafrica.com
