ValueJet takes delivery of first Boeing aircraft

ValueJet has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737NG aircraft as the Nigerian carrier advances plans to strengthen connectivity across West Africa and expand into new African markets.

The aircraft, registration number 5N-CFZ, is the first of three Boeing 737NG aircraft scheduled to join the airline’s fleet, increasing capacity as ValueJet prepares for the next phase of its regional growth.

Over the past four years, the airline has established a network linking major Nigerian cities with destinations including Accra, Banjul, Cotonou and Malabo. Earlier this year, ValueJet launched daily Lagos–Accra services before introducing direct Accra–Banjul flights, further expanding its West African footprint.

The larger Boeing aircraft will enable the airline to deploy additional capacity on high-demand routes while supporting future expansion into Libreville, Abidjan and other destinations across Anglophone and Francophone Africa.

Speaking on the development, ValueJet Managing Director, Omololu Majekodunmi, described the aircraft’s arrival as a major milestone for the airline.

“The arrival of our first Boeing 737NG aircraft is an important milestone for ValueJet and the beginning of a new phase for the airline. It strengthens our ability to serve more passengers, accommodate more cargo and support our expansion across Nigeria and West Africa.

“Our focus has always been to build a safe, reliable and customer-focused airline. As we grow our fleet, we are making the necessary investments in our people, technical capability and operations to support that growth responsibly.”

Majekodunmi said the airline’s transition to Boeing operations is being supported by continued investment in manpower development and technical capability.

The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service in September, with the remaining two Boeing 737NG aircraft joining the fleet in phases over the coming months to support ValueJet’s continued expansion across the African continent.

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