ValueJet signs pact to operate Cally Air’s CRJ 1000 jets

ValueJet, one of Nigeria’s domestic carriers, has entered into a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air (the Cross River State–owned airline) to manage and operate two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets on behalf of Cally Air. Under the sub-lease, ValueJet will be responsible for the day-to-day operating functions for the two CRJ1000s. The move […]

ValueJet, one of Nigeria’s domestic carriers, has entered into a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air (the Cross River State–owned airline) to manage and operate two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets on behalf of Cally Air.

Under the sub-lease, ValueJet will be responsible for the day-to-day operating functions for the two CRJ1000s.

The move is intended to accelerate the utilisation of the newly acquired regional jets and to provide immediate passenger capacity, a statement said yesterday.

Daily Trust reports that the two aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government were commissioned yesterday.

Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Oladapo Majekodunmi said, “We are pleased to partner with Cally Air and Cross River State to bring the two CRJ1000s into commercial service quickly and safely. This arrangement leverages ValueJet’s regional operations experience to expand reliable connectivity for travellers to and from locations within and outside Nigeria.”

Cally Air is a state-owned airline, with the Cross River State Government as the sole owner. It initially operated in partnership with a domestic airline but has now gone into a sub-lease operational services deal with ValueJet, which provides operational support.

Cally Air currently utilises a fleet of two Boeing 737-300 aircraft and two CRJ 1000 aircraft.