Asky deepens competition on African rout with modernised fleet

Asky, a Pan-African airline has announced the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered as ET-BBB, recently. This next-generation aircraft, fresh from the factory, offers a seating capacity of eight passengers in Business Class and 177 in Economy Class. It replaces the Boeing 737-700 NG, registered as ET-ANH, which retired from the ASKY fleet after 15 years of dedicated service.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 sets a new standard in fuel efficiency, significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Its advanced engine design also minimizes cabin noise, ensuring enhanced comfort and a superior travel experience.

The reduced noise footprint aligns with ASKY’s commitment to lowering environmental impact on local communities while providing a serene atmosphere onboard. ASKY remains committed to a more modern, efficient, and eco-friendly aviation industry. The addition of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 reinforces our mission to offer passengers more comfortable, and more sustainable travel options. We look forward to welcoming you onboard our newest aircraft on your next journey with ASKY.

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Asky, the Pan-African Airline, is a 100 percent privately owned airline created by regional banking institutions in Africa that includes The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and Ecobank Group (ETI) in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.

Asky is a commercial company under private law and is managed by experienced African aviation professionals, with Ethiopian airlines as its strategic partner. ASKY currently operates a fleet of 14 aircraft, including nine Boeing 737-800s and five Boeing 737 MAX 8s, serving 29 cities across 27 African countries.

ASKY’s focus is to develop a strong intra-Africa network that foster regional development, tourism, economic growth and regional integration as a major economic catalyst within the continent with its long-term goal of a sustainable business focused on profitability.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.