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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by DespicablePeaco: 5:24pm On Jul 20, 2025

aerolagos:
Hello peaco,

Kindly follow back. Don’t post any evidence after your receive. Just acknowledge.

Thanks sir, God will continue to bless you.

Greatness to your project

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by MeNmyfamily: 12:00am On Jul 27, 2025

Happy new week Sir

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by cosmos2000(m): 12:00am On Jul 27, 2025

This is a truly impressive and inspiring project.*
*Looking forward to seeing how it all concludes.*
*You're the pioneer of an open-source airline model.
It would be helpful to share weekly project goals
s we can follow your progress consistently.*
Sometimes, long silence leaves us wondering.
But we understand you're actively working on it.

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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by ezeknov(m): 12:00am On Jul 27, 2025

we'll be anticipating more updates. Toast to a productive week.

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by aerolagos(op): 9:52am On Jul 27, 2025

Thanks. Sure, we will be sharing regular updates soon. Finalising things internally so we can get the ball rolling.

ezeknov:
we'll be anticipating more updates. Toast to a productive week.

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by aerolagos(op): 9:53am On Jul 27, 2025

Congrats. Please follow back. Remember not to post any evidence here.

check your inbox.

MeNmyfamily:
Happy new week Sir

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by MeNmyfamily: 10:35am On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
Congrats. Please follow back. Remember not to post any evidence here.

check your inbox.

I'm grateful Sir, but I no longer have access to the email address I used to register on nairaland.

Please can I drop an alternative email ?

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by aerolagos(op): 12:42pm On Jul 27, 2025

Sure

MeNmyfamily:
I'm grateful Sir, but I no longer have access to the email address I used to register on nairaland.

Please can I drop an alternative email ?

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by MeNmyfamily: 12:57pm On Jul 27, 2025*

aerolagos:
Sure

Okay, thank you chief

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by cosmos2000(m): 1:47pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
Congrats. Please follow back. Remember not to post any evidence here.

check your inbox.

I greet you Sir 😁

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by MeNmyfamily: 2:19pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
Sure

Received with gratitude. May God bless you chief, thanks for the kind gesture❤️

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by ezeknov(m): 3:23pm On Jul 27, 2025

MeNmyfamily:
Received with gratitude. May God bless you chief, thanks for the kinld gesture❤️

Congrats man

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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by ezeknov(m): 3:24pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
Thanks. Sure, we will be sharing regular updates soon. Finalising things internally so we can get the ball rolling.

Alright sir...

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 8:33pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
I'm starting a real airline in Nigeria.

This thread will document every single step — from CAC to NCAA to branding, trademarks, aircraft, regulatory approvals, funding, and first flights.

Why am I building this in public?
- To lay the foundation for what may become the first open-source airline — everything will be shared except what must remain classified for legal or safety reasons.
- To stay accountable — every step of the way, I’ll drop an update. First comment of the week (from Sunday 00:00) gets ₦10,000 airtime or transfer.
- Because I want people to tell me I can’t do it — that fuels me.
- To build around potential users, not just investors or regulators.
- To ask for help — from people smarter than me.
- Because the person reading this might be my next crew member, partner, or promoter.
- And to open up a working template for anyone else crazy enough to try this too.

Even if I don’t show up, your comments will always bring me back.

I’ll stay anonymous for now. I want the story to stand on its own. No flex. Just execution.

Follow along. Learn. Doubt. Build yours.

— anon

I will like to be your partner and go with you all the way like armadeus.

I'm interested in aviation and have a ticketing company .

Owing ,operating or working in an aviation space has been my dream

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 8:39pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
2 times startup founder, 1 reasonable (not so big) exit. My co-founder (withholding his name) is heavily involved in private aviation.

- We have been members of some very known tech accelerators,
- We have previously raised founds
- Co-founder is American
- My current startup has had features on CNN, BBC and most recently Bloomberg.

Loaded.

Academic history sir?

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 8:40pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
DisGuy, justwise please push to the front page

Pls you do not need front page.

Keep it cool and rolling .

We are hear.

Leave out the front page noise for now
@DisGuy, @justwise

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 8:53pm On Jul 27, 2025

aerolagos:
@all Meet my Co-founder, ComeBackKing

He brings a wealth of experience in both private and commercial aviation.
Notably, he’s been part of a team that launched an airline from scratch.

I'm so impressed.
Pls how old are you guys.

Wow

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 8:58pm On Jul 27, 2025

ComeBackKing:
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.

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

Powerful quote.

While I may not personally have you people's kind of experience, I will like to work with your team in a supportive capacity.
I love projects like this.

In the past, I was the co ordinator of Google trader Nigeria.
We launched it ,

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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by NOTORIOUS100(m): 12:00am On Aug 03, 2025

Still following this thread, waiting for more updates.

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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by Johnsieena(m): 12:00am On Aug 03, 2025

As of mid-2025, Nigeria has introduced several significant changes to its aviation regulations, aiming to enhance safety, streamline operations, and foster growth in the sector. Here's an overview of the key developments:

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✈️ Revised Insurance Regulations for Leased Aircraft

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has launched a Revised Insurance Regulation on Leased Aircraft. This initiative aims to make aircraft more accessible for airline operators and help reduce airfares in Nigeria. The new regulation addresses longstanding issues with insurance for leased aircraft by relaxing foreign insurance rules and boosting local insurer involvement, facilitating easier aircraft leasing for Nigerian airlines. [1]

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🛡️ Enhanced Aviation Safety and Cybersecurity Measures

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is implementing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) State Safety Programme (SSP) to strengthen aviation safety regulations. This program aims to bridge safety gaps and improve the overall safety performance of Nigeria's aviation industry. [2]

Hope I'm the new winner this week

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by aerolagos(op): 11:25am On Aug 03, 2025

Done! congrats

NOTORIOUS100:
Still following this thread, waiting for more updates.

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Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by NOTORIOUS100(m): 11:42am On Aug 03, 2025

aerolagos:
Done! congrats

Seen sir, Thanks sir, I really appreciate.

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by peleson1: 5:16pm On Aug 07, 2025

I'm yet to see a quality update op.

Where are you and pls how is our project going on?

Re: Building A Real Airline In Public (yes, Really) — Step-by-step Diary by NpvnStar(m): 4:00am On Aug 08, 2025

Here's the thing,
I just stumbled on this thread right now, and scuffed. But then I thought, how many other big businesses started like this? From the OPs comments, there's a lot of zeal.
Airtime would be nice, but naa, I want to be a part of!! Any role, An unpaid intern, a Waka about personal, send me to this office, to that website etc.
I am a graduate, B.Sc M.Sc. well spoken and very resourceful. I can coordinate the tech aspect, websites launchpads etc. Most importantly, I learn very fast!