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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

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!!

Still following the thread, looking forward to more update sir, Happy new week to us.

Still following this thread, Happy New week sir.

Happy Sunday!

aerolagos:
NOTORIOUS100 takes the win again this week!

Starting next week, we’re introducing a new rule:
No back-to-back wins – you can’t win two weeks in a row.

Let’s keep it competitive and give more people a chance.

For this week, congrats NOTORIOUS100

MrNovo.

Aerolagos, kindly take note

MrNovo Notorious100 you guys should give others chance to win na lol

NOTORIOUS100:
MrNovo.

Aerolagos, kindly take note

You have also won about 3times smh

Youonlyliveonce:
You have also won about 3times smh

True, I only adhere to the rules. I also give other chance.

No shade bro.

NOTORIOUS100:
True, I only adhere to the rules. I also give other chance.

No shade bro.

You are right anyways, congrats!

Happy new week

Congrats,

NOTORIOUS100:
Still following this thread, Happy New week sir.

aerolagos:
Congrats,

Thanks sir.

Alert seen, I really appreciate sir.🙌

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

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!!

New developments uploading?

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

ComeBackKing:
New developments uploading?

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

You bought the first Aircraft?!

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?!

ComeBackKing:
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?

Lease.

ComeBackKing:
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?

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

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

License?

ComeBackKing:
New developments uploading?

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

Good morning

Looking forward to knowing what's been cooking according to comebackking, but one thing is such, by the time you read this it would be less than one-month to Aircacao launch.

aerolagos:
Congrats,

you're doing a great job sir

Congrats.

papiilo:
Good morning

Our founding team has expanded. We now have four new highly experienced members, including two airline captains, one of whom is a former CEO of a North America–based airline.

MrNovo:
Looking forward to knowing what's been cooking according to comebackking, but one thing is such, by the time you read this it would be less than one-month to Aircacao launch.

aerolagos:
Congrats.

Thank you so much sir I received with gratitude

aerolagos:
Our founding team has expanded. We now have four new highly experienced members, including two airline captains, one of whom is a former CEO of a North America–based airline.

Wow such a great news.
Welcome to the new team members.
Looking forward to much progress and a great start in 2026 with their addition.

Wow... I've missed out alot on aircacao ...

Good evening you all...