ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has completed the delivery of a second ATR 72-600 to Bestfly in Angola. The aircraft was delivered to Bestfly in Toulouse on 13 May, and left the following day for its ferry flight to Angola.
Bestfly continues to expand its operations in Angola and this second ATR72-600 allows it to capitalise on growth opportunities in the region. Bestfly was awarded a flight support contract by Exxon Mobile in Angola and anticipates further contract wins in the coming months.
Commenting about the delivery, Bestfly CEO Nuno Pereira stated: “This a very proud and long-awaited moment, the second ATR 72-600 of our fleet shall be an important piece of the puzzle of our growth. This is even more significant at this challenging moment for our industry. Thanks to ACIA for the continued support and trust in BestFly and to ATR for believing in us and in our project.”
ACIA CEO Mick Mooney stated: “We’re delighted to support Nuno, Alcinda [Pereira – Co-founder] and the entire Bestfly team as they continue to grow their aviation business in Angola. Bestfly’s operations have so far shown resilience to the current downturn in the aviation industry and the Bestfly team has been able to expand their operations when others have had to shrink. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them for many years to come.”
