Aviation in Nigeria
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OM-JEX and OM-LEX, Air Peace, operated by AirExplore. The two additional B738s that arrived yesterday bring the total number of wet-leased aircraft to seven, six from AirExplore and one from KlasJet.
January 18, 2026 at 8:52 AM
OM-JEX and OM-LEX, Air Peace, operated by AirExplore. The two additional B738s that arrived yesterday bring the total number of wet-leased aircraft to seven, six from AirExplore and one from KlasJet.
5N-DMK, MaxAir. This aircraft returned to Kano today after maintenance in Amman: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... Image source: captamoh.
January 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM
5N-DMK, MaxAir. This aircraft returned to Kano today after maintenance in Amman: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... Image source: captamoh.
5N-BUU, Air Peace. The B777 made a test flight today, after a very long storage period: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
5N-BUU, Air Peace. Will this B777 ever fly again?
January 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
5N-BUU, Air Peace. The B777 made a test flight today, after a very long storage period: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
5N-???, FlyElite. A Challenger 604 joined sistership 5N-CCY yesterday.
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
5N-???, FlyElite. A Challenger 604 joined sistership 5N-CCY yesterday.
5N-VIC, unknown owner. The Learjet 45 (5N-DAL), belonging to Dana Air, found a new owner.
January 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
5N-VIC, unknown owner. The Learjet 45 (5N-DAL), belonging to Dana Air, found a new owner.
5N-HAC, Heliconia EAN. The second AW139 arrived for this new joint venture last week, which recently has obtained its AOC.
January 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
5N-HAC, Heliconia EAN. The second AW139 arrived for this new joint venture last week, which recently has obtained its AOC.
5N-DSY, unidentified owner. New Challenger 604. Source: soccspotting.
January 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
5N-DSY, unidentified owner. New Challenger 604. Source: soccspotting.
Air Peace started to return the wet-leased B737s. OM-IEX will return to Bratislava today: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
OM-IEX, Air Peace, wet leased from AirExplore. Now the A320s had to be returned to the lessor, Air Peace is bringing in an old acquaintance: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... Image source: @everythingaviation.bsky.social.
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Air Peace started to return the wet-leased B737s. OM-IEX will return to Bratislava today: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
The Ebonyi State Government announced that it acquired three aircraft to launch Ebonyi Air this year. It's the fifth state to launch a state airline after Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Ogun and Bayelsa. After building airports, these states now have to ensure that they are actually utilised.
January 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM
The Ebonyi State Government announced that it acquired three aircraft to launch Ebonyi Air this year. It's the fifth state to launch a state airline after Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Ogun and Bayelsa. After building airports, these states now have to ensure that they are actually utilised.
5N-BQT, Air Peace. The single remaining Dornier 328 Jet made test flights yesterday and today: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... Reportedly, the airline wants to keep this frame - its their first aircraft -, although it was for sale a couple of years ago. Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
5N-BQT, Air Peace. The single remaining Dornier 328 Jet made test flights yesterday and today: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... Reportedly, the airline wants to keep this frame - its their first aircraft -, although it was for sale a couple of years ago. Happy New Year!
5N-BYH, Air Peace. The only operational E2 was grounded after an incident at Lagos Airport on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, a testflight was scheduled for 5N-BYG last week, indicating that a second E2 may return to service soon: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
December 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
5N-BYH, Air Peace. The only operational E2 was grounded after an incident at Lagos Airport on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, a testflight was scheduled for 5N-BYG last week, indicating that a second E2 may return to service soon: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
5N-CEX, ValueJet. This CRJ900 entered into service last Friday: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
December 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
5N-CEX, ValueJet. This CRJ900 entered into service last Friday: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
N441PJ. This Challenger 601 arrived on Saturday at Lagos, and seems to be a new acquisition: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
December 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
N441PJ. This Challenger 601 arrived on Saturday at Lagos, and seems to be a new acquisition: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
3B-OGT, GTBank (?). A new Bombardier Global 6500 arrived from Canada this morning: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
3B-OGT, GTBank (?). A new Bombardier Global 6500 arrived from Canada this morning: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
N565RS, Rivers State Government. According to the FAA, this Global 5000 was sold: registry.faa.gov/AircraftInqu....
N565RS, Rivers State Government. The Global 5000 has been parked at PHG since May 2024, recently a tent was set up to provide some protection. Perhaps time to try to sell the jet again? The State's Legacy 600 (5N-RSG) flies regurlarly.
December 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
N565RS, Rivers State Government. According to the FAA, this Global 5000 was sold: registry.faa.gov/AircraftInqu....
5N-BZE, NCAT. One of the College's two DA42s.
December 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
5N-BZE, NCAT. One of the College's two DA42s.
This AW139 rescue helicopter (serial 31113) was acquired by NIMASA in 2007; it was later transferred to the Nigerian Navy in 2017. It hardly any hours, because of a technical issue. The helicopter has no specific registration.
December 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This AW139 rescue helicopter (serial 31113) was acquired by NIMASA in 2007; it was later transferred to the Nigerian Navy in 2017. It hardly any hours, because of a technical issue. The helicopter has no specific registration.
Two more wet-leased aircraft arrived today: OM-KEX, Air Peace, operated by AirExplore, arrived for the second time in the country, www.airnavradar.com/data/registr.... LZ-FSB, United Nigeria Airlines, operated by Fly2Sky, www.airnavradar.com/data/registr....
December 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Two more wet-leased aircraft arrived today: OM-KEX, Air Peace, operated by AirExplore, arrived for the second time in the country, www.airnavradar.com/data/registr.... LZ-FSB, United Nigeria Airlines, operated by Fly2Sky, www.airnavradar.com/data/registr....
N856JL, ZJets. This Challenger is for sale.
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
N856JL, ZJets. This Challenger is for sale.
Two King Air 350s are on their way to Nigeria: 5N-??? (ex-N60KA) and 5N-BAD (ex-N119SL). Interestingly, the former is at Monrovia and the second at Accra.
December 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Two King Air 350s are on their way to Nigeria: 5N-??? (ex-N60KA) and 5N-BAD (ex-N119SL). Interestingly, the former is at Monrovia and the second at Accra.
5N-??? (ex-N999TR). This GIVSP was acquired by a Nigerian (company), still stored in the US.
December 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
5N-??? (ex-N999TR). This GIVSP was acquired by a Nigerian (company), still stored in the US.
5N-ASR, SkyPower Express. A Cessna 172 crashed while making an emergency landing at Owerri Airport yesterday. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
5N-ASR, SkyPower Express. A Cessna 172 crashed while making an emergency landing at Owerri Airport yesterday. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.
5N-FGS, Nigerian Air Force (PAF). The GV is being ferried to the US: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... It was parked for months, requiring an engine change.
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
5N-FGS, Nigerian Air Force (PAF). The GV is being ferried to the US: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf.... It was parked for months, requiring an engine change.
5N-CFM, Air Peace. On its way to Lagos: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
5N-CFM, Air Peace. On its way to Lagos: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraf....
5N-ISB, FlyBird. Landing incident at Kano today.
December 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
5N-ISB, FlyBird. Landing incident at Kano today.