Zela Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Nigerian airline XEJet, having been mandated to promote the availability of its Embraer E145 aircraft for ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease. This collaboration aims to provide flexible and reliable leasing solutions to airlines in the region and beyond.
Established in 2015, XEJet is a Nigerian airline focused on providing premium passenger services with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability. Based in Lagos, XEJet operates a fleet of Embraer E145 aircraft, offering high-quality service across West Africa. The airline continues to expand its operations while maintaining world-class standards in aviation.
Zela Aviation’s chairman, Mr. Andreas Christodoulides, expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating, “We are excited to be working with XEJet and supporting their ACMI leasing opportunities. This cooperation strengthens our presence in Africa and allows us to provide additional capacity to airlines in need of efficient regional jet operations.”
Mr Sukhjinder Mann, Chief Operating Officer, stated that “putting our aircraft for lease on the international market is a major milestone for XEJet as it signifies the growth of XEJet and demonstrates the diversification of our business model, we operate and run a number of airlines and our ACMI business is also growing nicely. We are pleased to partner with Zela Aviation due to their international network of airline clients and operators. We believe in and are committed to this partnership”.
The Embraer E145 is available exclusively for ACMI lease, providing an excellent solution for operators requiring short- or long-term capacity.
