Focused market entry
Start with Nigeria’s strongest commercial, political and northern distribution centres before expanding the network.
Africa-focused regional cargo platform
Building the cargo network
Nigeria’s economy needs.
A pre-launch operating concept connecting Lagos, Abuja and Kano with cargo-first capacity, high-frequency service and coordinated airport-to-door delivery.
Demand-led launch
Partner-enabled operations
Scalable regional model
Priority cargo network
ALA
Launch hubs3
Target payload5 t
Planned service6 days
3Initial hubsLagos · Abuja · Kano
5 tTarget payloadSubject to aircraft configuration
2×Daily cycle ambitionDemand and approvals permitting
6Operating daysPlanned weekly schedule
Investment case
A focused launch corridor with a platform built to scale.
The project combines a clear initial network, premium time-sensitive cargo and a partner-enabled operating model designed to expand without losing operational discipline.
Revenue diversity
Scheduled capacity, express shipments, dedicated charter and coordinated first- and last-mile services.
Scalable operating model
Designed around licensed aviation, airport, handling and delivery partners with technology-led coordination.
What we move
Air-cargo solutions built around urgency
Flexible capacity for scheduled shipments, urgent uplift, specialist handling and end-to-end coordination across Nigeria's major commercial corridors.
Express air cargo
Priority movement for shipments where hours matter—from critical spares to high-value inventory.
Explore the operating model →Scheduled capacity
Reserved weekly or monthly cargo space for logistics companies, retailers and enterprise shippers.
Dedicated charter
Whole-aircraft solutions for project cargo, government, humanitarian and business-critical missions.
Specialist handling
Coordinated handling for pharmaceutical, temperature-sensitive, secure and high-value cargo.
Airport-to-door
Integrated first- and last-mile delivery through selected logistics and distribution partners.
Return-route optimisation
Smarter two-way planning that reduces empty sectors and improves reliability and cost efficiency.
Operating model
One coordinated journey from shipper to consignee.
Air Logistics Africa is designed as the control layer connecting cargo demand, airport operations, flight capacity and final delivery.
See the path to launch →Consolidate
Collect, verify and prepare cargo through selected origin partners.
Uplift
Allocate scheduled or priority capacity based on service requirement.
Transfer
Coordinate secure airport handling and rapid destination release.
Deliver
Complete the journey through integrated last-mile distribution partners.
Initial network
Three commercial hubs.
One connected cargo corridor.
Our launch network is designed around Nigeria's strongest business centres, linking the country's largest commercial gateway with its political capital and northern trade hub.
LOS
LagosPrimary operating base and commercial gateway
ABV
AbujaGovernment, healthcare and enterprise demand
KAN
KanoNorthern trade, agriculture and distribution hub
Regional expansion
Scale from Nigeria into high-value West and Central African corridors.
The first cross-border routes should be chosen for commercial relevance, two-way cargo potential and disciplined economics—not distance alone. All candidate corridors below are under 1,000 km one way and sit within the W5000’s publicly stated regional design envelope.
LOS → ACC
Lagos · Accra401 km
Ghana’s commercial gateway offers a credible first regional route for express retail, healthcare, technology and priority enterprise cargo.
Best fit: scheduled regional capacity after domestic demand is proven.LOS → DLA
Lagos · Douala764 km
A direct link into Cameroon creates access to industrial, energy, pharmaceutical and Central African distribution demand.
Best fit: higher-yield industrial and time-critical cargo.LOS → ABJ
Lagos · Abidjan815 km
Côte d’Ivoire adds another major regional commercial centre and creates a western extension beyond the Accra corridor.
Best fit: network scale after anchor volumes are secured.LOS → COO / LFW
Cotonou · Lomé106 / 233 km
Very short sectors can support urgent, high-value or connecting cargo, but scheduled service must outperform strong road competition.
Best fit: charter, contingency and premium express—not automatic daily frequency.Commercial gateways firstTarget cities with corporate, logistics and distribution demand.
Two-way utilisationSecure return cargo before adding scheduled frequency.
Stage-gated expansionOpen routes only after contracts, approvals and handling capability are in place.
Illustrative unit economics
Projected profit per one-way flight under different load scenarios.
A transparent flight-level model helps investors see where the route network can create value—and where utilisation discipline matters most.
Maximum payload5,000 kg
Domestic yieldUS$1.20 / kg
Regional yieldUS$1.50 / kg
Scenario loads60% · 80% · 100%
| Route | Planning cost / flight | 60% load 3,000 kg |
80% load 4,000 kg |
100% load 5,000 kg |
Break-even load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS → ABVLagos · Abuja · 511 km | US$1,900 | US$1,700 | US$2,900 | US$4,100 | 32% |
| LOS → KANLagos · Kano · 834 km | US$2,500 | US$1,100 | US$2,300 | US$3,500 | 42% |
| LOS → ACCLagos · Accra · 401 km | US$2,400 | US$2,100 | US$3,600 | US$5,100 | 32% |
| LOS → DLALagos · Douala · 764 km | US$3,200 | US$1,300 | US$2,800 | US$4,300 | 43% |
80% load scenario: US$2,300–US$3,600 per flight
Illustrative flight-level operating profit across the selected routes before aircraft financing, tax, corporate overhead and startup costs.
Planning model only—not a forecast or investment return guarantee. Revenue equals chargeable kilograms multiplied by the assumed route yield. Planning costs include estimated direct aircraft operation, airport, handling, route and contingency allowances. The model is anchored to publicly reported W5000 design targets and cost claims, then adjusted for local and cross-border operations. Final economics require manufacturer data, quotations, contracts, certification, insurance and route-specific regulatory approval.
Future-ready fleet
Designed around the AirWhiteWhale W5000 platform
A new-generation cargo aircraft concept developed for high-frequency regional operations, efficient loading and lower-emission logistics.
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Cargo-first designPurpose-built around freight rather than passenger conversion.
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Regional route efficiencySuited to high-demand domestic and cross-border sectors.
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Modern operating modelDesigned for rapid turnaround and technology-led logistics.
Final aircraft specifications, payload, range, certification and operating configuration remain subject to manufacturer and regulatory confirmation.
Platform
W5000
Regional cargo concept
Industries served
For cargo where reliability has real value
Sector-specific logistics support for organisations moving urgent, valuable or operationally critical goods.
Healthcare & pharma
Medicines, diagnostics, medical supplies and temperature-sensitive shipments.
E-commerce & retail
Rapid intercity replenishment, high-priority orders and launch inventory.
Technology & telecom
Devices, network equipment, replacement units and critical components.
Industrial & energy
Urgent spare parts, tools and equipment needed to minimise downtime.
Financial services
Secure documents, equipment and controlled high-value movements.
Agriculture & premium food
Time-sensitive produce and selected high-value perishables.
Our mission
Make business-critical cargo move at the speed of opportunity.
Air Logistics Africa is being developed as an Africa-focused air-logistics platform connecting major commercial centres with dependable, technology-led cargo capacity.
The initial operating concept centres on Lagos, Abuja and Kano, supported by licensed aviation, airport, ground-handling and last-mile partners. The long-term vision is a scalable cargo network serving Nigeria and neighbouring West African markets.
Reliability first
Transparent operations
Built for Africa
Execution roadmap
De-risk the launch in clear, investable stages.
Each phase is designed to validate demand, secure operating capability and build a repeatable network before regional expansion.
Anchor shippers, route volumes, pricing and service requirements.
Aircraft, licensed operator, airport, handling and last-mile agreements.
Lagos, Abuja and Kano with disciplined schedules and service standards.
Additional Nigerian routes and selected West African commercial centres.