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We are considering making this a "lottery" going forward after the recent "gbas gbos"

Yellowgarri3:
Congrats. Happy new week

Happy New Year! Thanks for the recommendation. We have began partnering with a team for that and building on the initiative; we would be glad to recommend you to the team when the time is right.

RealityKings1:
@Aerolagos peradventure you need a social media handler as the airline proceed, i can fit in that role for you sir.
Good luck

Whichever option is most cost-effective, helps us start flight operations sooner, and extends our financial runway is our preference.

As for credibility, we have no concerns there, the team is highly experienced and well-qualified.

oyekanwahab:
Which are you starting with dry leasing or wet leasing

Do you have credibility from lender to get dry leasing

Our founding team has expanded once again. We now have an additional experienced member; our Chief of Quality and Safety.

Thank you for your input, Chief.

Your perspective is valued, and I appreciate the opportunity to clarify our approach. While purchasing aircraft outright is often the more appealing long-term option, it ultimately hinges on securing adequate funding. Investments in Nigeria and broader Africa are frequently viewed as high-risk by traditional investors, but we're assembling a strong, experienced team to attract forward-thinking pioneers who see the untapped potential in the market.

That said, leasing remains a practical choice for many African aviation startups due to its lower upfront capital requirements, even if it can be more costly over time. Our team's focus will be on sourcing reasonably aged airframes that minimize maintenance, insurance, and operational expenses while ensuring reliability and compliance.

In summary, we're keeping all avenues open whether leasing or buying and are committed to a robust fundraising strategy to make the best decision for sustainable growth.

Youonlyliveonce:
Might sound unconventional or ignorant but buying sounds better to me, cos leasing is more expensive especially if you have a lot maintenance, remittance, operation cost to fix.

Which will cover years of profit in an unpredictable economy like nigeria

Haha
You're funny.
Wish it was that easy.
Question for you:
Lease or Buy; which would you prefer? Which is best for a young startup?

Youonlyliveonce:
You bought the first Aircraft?!

New developments uploading?

Want to take a guess on what we've been cooking?

Thank you!

Customer Service will definitely be our core focus.

We look forward to your contributions in the area of Ground Handling / Customer Service Manual, GDS, Dangerous Goods...

theforce:
This is nothing short of AUDATIOUS!!

As an Aviator with over 20years experience with great emphasis on customer service i have a lot to contribute to not just the practical operations but also policy formulation.
- Pioneer staff Ground Services Virgin Nigeria
- 25 states travel within Nigeria
- 20 states / 10 countries worldwide

I'll be pitching in with [Ground Handling / Customer Service Manual, GDS, Dangerous Goods......]

Good luck, we're rooting for you!!

aerolagos from Nairaland:

"Why “Aircacao”?
Cacao is West Africa’s most coveted export. It’s rich, global, and rooted here.

It represents the kind of value we create but rarely own.
My vision for Aircacao is to change that.
While it's not an export business, it’s about changing what we export the least, identity and access."

https://www.nairaland.com/8450450/building-real-airline-public-yes#135742487

We are actively working on the business plan folks. Our silence is not weakness; it is the quiet forge where greatness is crafted.

MrNovo:
Thanks, recv'd.
Feedback appreciated. Routing for you and this project 100%

Happy Independence Day !!!

oyekanwahab:
I'd like to share a suggestion based on the earlier discussions in this thread.

It seems that providing a full tour package directly through the airline might not be feasible. However, what if we explored the possibility of creating complementary services that work alongside the airline—services that naturally encourage or require the use of that airline?

Let me give an example: Similar to how OPay launched Okada services to drive adoption of its payment platform, we could develop related services that enhance travel and make the airline the preferred or default choice.

Are there opportunities to build services—like curated experiences, logistics support, or regional partnerships—that integrate closely with the airline and add value for travelers?

Would love to hear your thoughts or if anyone is already exploring something similar.

Thank you for your response!!! This is an excellent suggestion, and I fully agree with the open source spirit.

While embedding full tour packages directly into the airline may be complex at this stage, the idea of building complementary services that enhance the travel experience and drive airline loyalty is right on target. Your OPay example is a great example; creating adjacent value that reinforces the core platform.

At AirCacao, we want to be more than just an airline; we’re building the infrastructure layer for commerce, export, tourism, and regional connectivity. So ideas like:

- Curated farm-to-factory experiences,
- Tours and trade fairs,
- And regional service bundles (transport, customs, cold chain)…

…could absolutely tie into making AirCacao the “default choice” for both travelers and entrepreneurs.

We are thinking along this business model. Feel free to contribute your ideas to the open source business plan HERE -
👉 https://github.com/Aircacao/Business-Plan

Remember, our incentive for your contribution is as follows:
The top 5 contributors (by quality and impact) will collectively share 0.5% equity in Aircacao. It’s our way of recognizing that great ideas and improvements that can come from anywhere or anyone.

Aviation is vital to West Africa’s economic growth, regional integration, and global competitiveness especially in a country like Nigeria. It connects fragmented infrastructure, boosts tourism, supports employment, and enables trade under agreements like AfCFTA. Historically, West Africa was once a global agricultural powerhouse, with Nigeria among the top exporters of cacao. But while cacao fueled export economies, poor transport infrastructure limited its full potential. The transportation economy is critical for fueling the growth of the Nigerian economy. Today, efficient aviation can unlocking regional trade, scaling exports, and connecting Nigeria’s rich resources and human capital to global markets faster and more reliably than ever before. Investing in aviation is not just modern infrastructure, it’s reclaiming and redefining West Africa’s place in global trade.

“Africa will only rise when Africans build Africa with our own hands, minds, and vision. The future we seek must be engineered from within.”

Hence, the reason why we aim to become the first open-source airline.

Oscargiles1294:
Welcome. I hope we can all learn from his wealth of experience