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UK's Loganair wet leases ATR72-500
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21Apr2026
Nigerian airlines lose $6mn a year due to aircraft under-use
Nigerian airlines may be losing more than NGN8 billion naira (USD6 million) annually due to the underutilisation of aircraft as operational and infrastructure constraints limit flying hours, according to an investigation by the newspaper This Day.
Medium-haul aircraft such as the Boeing B737, the...
Nigerian airlines may be losing more than NGN8 billion naira (USD6 million) annually due to the underutilisation of aircraft as operational and infrastructure constraints limit flying hours, according to an investigation by the newspaper This Day.
Medium-haul aircraft such as the Boeing B737, the E195-E2, the Airbus A220, and the Bombardier Aerospace CRJ aircraft average seven to eight hours of daily utilisation in Nigeria, the daily reported.
Industry officials cite factors such as limited airport infrastructure, security concerns, and high operating costs. Many airports lack night-landing facilities, restricting flights largely to daylight hours. Of more than 30 functional airports in the country, only five, Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt Awolowo, and Enugu, are equipped for regular night operations.
Additional constraints include the cost of powering airports after dark, overtime demands by aviation staff, and passengers' reluctance to travel at night due to security fears.
The revenue impact has worsened in recent years, with estimated annual losses rising from NGN4.3 billion (USD3.2 million) three years ago to NGN8 billion, reflecting higher fares driven by inflation and currency pressures.
OmniBlu Aviation (OMB, Lagos) CEO Akin Olateru said that low aircraft utilisation undermines profitability and the ability of airlines to service acquisition loans.
Olateru added that high acquisition costs, lack of access to affordable financing, and an absence of government backing put Nigerian airlines at a disadvantage. Most Nigerian airlines are neither state-supported nor publicly listed, limiting their ability to raise capital.
He said that addressing infrastructure gaps and extending airport operating hours are critical to improving utilisation and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.
21Apr2026
Air Algérie wet leases an A321 freighter
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21Apr2026
Canada's Execaire Aviation seeks US FACPs, single trade name
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20Apr2026
Argentina's Feeling Air exits executive jet operations
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20Apr2026
Canada's Ontario gov't acquires used Challenger 650
The government of Ontario has acquired a used Challenger 650 for CAD28.9 million Canadian dollars (USD21.2 million), primarily for executive travel by premier Doug Ford, the Toronto Star newspaper reported citing a senior official.
“Ontario has twice the land mass of Texas, so this will give the government more...
The government of Ontario has acquired a used Challenger 650 for CAD28.9 million Canadian dollars (USD21.2 million), primarily for executive travel by premier Doug Ford, the Toronto Star newspaper reported citing a senior official.
“Ontario has twice the land mass of Texas, so this will give the government more certainty and flexibility,” the unnamed official said, adding that the premier had been travelling more frequently to promote Ontario's business interests and oppose United States President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian exports.
This Challenger 650 is configured for up to 12 passengers and was acquired through Bombardier Business Aircraft. It previously belonged to a South American owner.
Although the identity of the jet has not been disclosed, ch-aviation research indicates that a 2016-built Challenger 650 was imported on April 7 and registered in Canada as C-FBBW (msn 6063) on April 10 under ACASS Canada.
Beyond aircraft management and charter services, ACASS Canada also handles aircraft sales and acquisitions. The aircraft has not yet been registered under the Ontario government.
The jet became active on April 15, flying between Hartford Bradley, home to a Bombardier service centre specialising in business aircraft, and Toronto Pearson.
Registered in the United States as N163JC between February 4 and April 3, the aircraft was previously registered in Brazil as PS-GSI and owned by holding company Simpar, which is listed on the São Paulo stock exchange and operates in logistics, mobility, sanitation, concessions, and financial services.
Simpar also retired a company-owned Citation XLS+ in early 2026. The holding company continues to retain a Citation Jet 3+ and an AW109 helicopter.
The acquisition marks the resumption of Bombardier business jet operations by the Ontario government after 43 years. The province previously owned a Challenger 600, acquired in 1982 under premier Bill Davis's Tory government. The purchase sparked political controversy and led to the aircraft's sale a year later.
Currently, two Ontario ministries operate government aircraft. The Ontario Ministry Of National Resources is the registered operator of nine CL-415s for wildfire supression, five DHC-2Ts and six DHC-6-300s for remote operations support, and seven Eurocopter AS350s used for sling work, surveying, and water bucketing.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is the registered operator of a Pilatus PC-24 introduced in late 2025 as exclusively reported by ch-aviation, alongside two PC-12s, a T206 Cessna (single turboprop), and two AS350s. All aircraft are assigned to the Ontario Provincial Police, which expects to acquire three H135 Airbus Helicopters in 2026.
The Challenger 650 acquisition follows recent deals involving Canadian regional governments and the federal government. In 2020, the Quebec government placed an order with Bombardier for two brand-new Challenger 650s, value at approximately CAD107 million (USD78.4 million), both still pending delivery.
In late 2025, the Québec Government Air Service (Quebec - Service Aérien Gouvernemental) took delivery of a 2017-built Challenger 650, ordered through Bombardier in mid-2024 for CAD28 million (USD20.5 million).
Separately, the Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence announced the acquisition of six Global 6500s valued at approximately CAD753 million (USD550 million), followed by an order for a single Global 6500 by the NRC National Research Council in early 2026 as part of a CAD900 million (USD660 million) defence package.
20Apr2026
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