Jambojet acquires two Bombardier aircrafts for expansion

Regional low-cost airline Jambojet has leased two new Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft from global aviation company Chorus Aviation Capital.
The two aircrafts which will be purchased by Chorus Aviation Capital directly from the manufacturer under a Skyline arrangement for onward lease.
The two will be joining the Jambojet fleet which currently comprises of five Bombardier Q-series leased by the regional low-cost airline between May 2017 and May 2018.
“This agreement comes at a pivotal time in Jambojet’s journey as we expand our footprint into the East Africa region and increase our frequencies to meet the high demand of affordable and quality air travel. We are looking forward to forge a fortuitous relationship with Chorus Aviation for mutual growth,” said Jambojet CEO Willem Hondius in a statement.
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The addition of the new aircraft come at a time when the airline is growing the number of its destinations in the region and the frequency of its flights.
In February, Jambojet made its maiden flight to Uganda with the launch of a double daily flight between Nairobi and Entebbe.