Auric Air Dash-8-300
Calgary, Alberta-based aviation solutions provider Avmax Group is experiencing significant growth in Africa, driven by a surge in leasing, sales, and aftermarket support for turboprop and regional aircraft, with momentum expected to continue into 2026.
During 2025, Avmax completed several aircraft and asset transactions with African operators. These included the sale of a Dash 8-200 to AirKenya, a Dash 8-100 to Mombasa Air Safari, and two Dash 8-300 aircraft to Auric Air, a privately owned carrier based in Tanzania.
The company also confirmed that two existing African operators, PassionAir and Proflight Zambia, have exercised purchase options on aircraft previously placed with them under dry lease agreements.
Scott Greig, SVP and head of Avmax Aircraft Leasing, said demand for high-quality regional aircraft in Africa remains robust.
“We continue to see strong interest from both established operators and new entrants, particularly for proven platforms such as the Dash 8 family,” he said.
The company’s insurance subsidiary, Aerospace Risk Transfer Solutions (ARTS), also expanded its presence in Africa during 2025. ARTS was appointed Broker of Record for Mombasa Air Safari and Renegade Air, adding two new airline clients to its African portfolio.
For more than 10 years, Avmax’s Spares Division in Nairobi, Kenya, has supported lease customers with in-region spares solutions, helping operators reduce costs and minimize AOG events by ensuring critical components are readily available.
In addition to supporting aircraft sales and leasing activity in Africa, Avmax’s Avionics and Engineering teams are providing Flight Management System (FMS) upgrade kits and Transponder ADS-B system upgrades for ALS’s legacy Dash 8 fleet.
Avmax Group CEO Steve Hankirk said Africa is a core strategic market for Avmax.
“Our fully integrated platform, spanning aircraft and engine sales, spares, insurance, and aftermarket support, allows us to deliver end-to-end solutions as a trusted long-term partner,” Hankirk said. “We expect this momentum to continue into 2026 as fleet renewal and regional growth drive demand for reliable, efficient aircraft.”
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