{
  "id": 8583515,
  "title": "Cally Air to Expand Fleet with New CRJ Aircraft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/cally-air-to-expand-fleet-with-new-crj-aircraft",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:08:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/19/cally-air-to-expand-fleet-with-new-crj-aircraft/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cally Air is preparing to expand its fleet with the arrival of a new CRJ aircraft as part of a planned growth program that is expected to continue until early 2027. This addition will boost the airline's capacity and provide more flexibility in adjusting flight frequencies across its domestic network. Currently operating three aircraft, Cally Air anticipates that the increased capacity will help meet the growing demand for domestic air travel. Captain Inah Eno Utum (Rtd), the Commissioner for Aviation in Cross River State, expressed that the expansion would enhance air connectivity in the region. He stated, \"The expansion reflects the continued development of air connectivity within the region. Increased capacity can support movement between communities and create additional opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment.\" The airline's flight operations are overseen by ValueJet, which will assist in the integration of the new aircraft into the existing fleet. Captain Omololu Majekodunmi, the Managing Director of ValueJet, emphasized the phased approach to ensure each aircraft is seamlessly integrated before the next one is introduced. He stated, \"The phased addition of the aircraft allows each one to be properly integrated into the operation before the next is introduced. Our focus is on ensuring the process is carried out safely and efficiently while supporting Cally Air’s operational requirements.\" Cally Air highlighted that this expansion will bolster its current domestic network while also serving as a foundation for potential future growth, including possible expansion within the West African region.",
  "summary": "Omolabake Fasogbon Cally Air is set to expand its fleet with the delivery of a new CRJ aircraft as part of a phased expansion programme expected to continue into early",
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}