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New UK carrier Sentra Airways gains first aircraft

Josh McMinn
Last updated: 12 April 2022 13:59
By Josh McMinn 4 Min Read
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Sentra Airways Lease Airbus A330-200 from Air Lease Corporation
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The UK startup Sentra Airways has secured an Airbus A330-200 from the Air Lease Corporation for its upcoming flights from Manchester to Ghana. The airline aims to start operations this winter.

First plane from Air Lease Corporation

The Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has agreed to a long-term lease with Sentra on an A330-200, the first plane in the fledgling airline’s fleet. The plane will be used for operations between the UK’s Manchester International Airport and Accra in Ghana. Ishmael Musah, Chairman and Accountable manager of Sentra airways, commented:

“Sentra Airways is delighted to have finally reached this significant milestone,”

Ishmael Musah, Sentra Airways Chairman
Chairman of Sentra Airways, Ishmael Musah | © LinkedIn

The plane will be leased from the Air Lease Corporation, an aircraft lessor based in Los Angeles, California. The plane in question is a 12-year-old Airbus A330-200, which last saw service with Chinese carrier Sichuan Air. The aircraft is currently sitting at its base in Chengdu Shuangliu International and will be delivered to Sentra this summer. Lauren Kervick, Assistant Vice President of Marketing for ALC, commented on the sale, saying:

“ALC is pleased to announce this lease placement for one A330-200 with Sentra Airways,”

She also hinted at possible future deals with the British startup, adding:

“Sentra has an exciting growth and business plan operating from the UK to West Africa, and we look forward to growing our relationship over the coming years.”

Airbus A330-200 for Sentra Airways from Air Lease Corporation
The Airbus A330-200 is the first aircraft in Sentra’s fleet | © ALC

Who is Sentra Airways?

Sentra Airways is a new UK airline that will be based in Manchester International Airport. Operations at the airport are due to begin in the second half of the year, though the airline has yet to release an official start date. Its first destination will be Accra, Ghana, with other routes to follow in Africa and the USA.

Sentra Airways Logo
The Logo of the new airline | © Sentra Airways

Their website calls Accra the “unofficial, official gateway to West Africa, especially to Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Niger, Senegal, Gambia and Southern Africa”. The airline is positioning itself as the airline of choice on its routes and wants to establish regional partnerships for the beyond travel, which is perhaps why they have chosen Accra as its first destination.

The company was established in 2019, initially under the name ‘Majestic Mallard Airways’ with a startup capital of £600,000. The name was later changed to “Sentra Airways” in January 2020. The airline’s shareholders are Balqis Ismail and Ishmael Musah, both British citizens, and their office is based in Bradford, some 50 miles from their future airport base at Manchester international.

What are your thoughts on the new airline? Let us know in the comments below!

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Lenny
Lenny
3 years ago

Operating only 1 aircraft it’s already non economical sense. Another slow car crash airline failure…….

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Jamila Mohammed
Jamila Mohammed
3 years ago

As we all know , the aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industry in the world and also from the look of things Sentra Airways has come to stay . The airlines first aircraft A330-200 tells us that Sentra Airways have eyes for quality things .

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