{
  "id": 7605133,
  "title": "Cally air set to expand fleet by early 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/cally-air-set-to-expand-fleet-by-early-2027-7605133",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:20:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/15/cally-air-set-to-expand-fleet-by-early-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cally Air plans to bolster its fleet of aircraft, with the expansion set to commence in early 2027. The airline will receive its newest addition, a CRJ aircraft registered as 5N-CRF, in September. This addition will bolster the airline's current operations, granting it enhanced flexibility across its network and enabling increased flight frequencies where necessary. The phased fleet growth will also pave the way for future network development as the demand for air travel in Nigeria continues to surge.\n\nPresently, Cally Air operates three aircraft, and the forthcoming expansion aims to support heightened flight frequencies and schedule adaptability as the airline further develops its operations. Captain Inah Eno Utum (Rtd), the Commissioner, emphasized that the expansion highlights the ongoing evolution of air connectivity within the region. The capacity increase can facilitate movement between communities, generating fresh avenues for trade, tourism, and investment.\n\nValueJet, the airline's flight operations management, will oversee the aircraft's integration into Cally Air's operations. ValueJet's Managing Director, Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, highlighted that the phased addition of aircraft allows for thorough integration before the introduction of the next one. The primary focus remains on ensuring a safe and efficient process while meeting Cally Air's operational requirements.\n\nThe gradual integration of the additional aircraft will enable Cally Air to incrementally boost capacity while preserving operational and safety standards throughout the fleet integration process. The airline asserts that the increased capacity will bolster its existing domestic network and serve as a foundation for future growth, potentially including expansion within the West African region.",
  "summary": "Cally Air is set to strengthen its fleet as part of a phased expansion programme expected to continue into early 2027. The airline is set to take delivery of a new CRJ aircraft this September, with registration number 5N-CRF, marking the latest step in the development of its operations.The aircraft will add capacity to Cally […] The post Cally air set to expand fleet by early 2027 appeared first…",
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}