By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to drive growth and development in Nigeria’s and Africa’s aviation sector.
The agreement was formalised in Germany, with Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director of Business Aviation and SVP Commercial at AFG, and Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director and Chief Operations and Information Officer of Fidelity Bank, signing on behalf of their respective organisations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hatje described the collaboration as “a significant milestone in our commitment to Africa’s aviation future,” noting that the partnership will enable innovative solutions to expand capacity and modernise fleets across the continent.
The partnership will focus on identifying, financing, and developing aviation opportunities, offering tailored leasing and financial solutions to airlines, aviation operators, and related stakeholders to enhance operational and fleet efficiency.
Amuchie emphasised Fidelity Bank’s dedication to supporting the aviation industry through sustainable financing. “Our collaboration with AFG strengthens our capacity to provide solutions that will contribute to the expansion of aviation in Nigeria and across Africa,” he said.
Combining AFG’s global leasing expertise with Fidelity Bank’s sector knowledge and financial strength, the partnership aims to foster investment, stimulate long-term growth, and create sustainable opportunities within the African aviation ecosystem.
Fidelity Bank, recognised as a market leader in Nigerian aviation finance, has a history of supporting aircraft acquisition, route expansion, aviation infrastructure, cargo operations, and large-scale partnership projects. This collaboration forms part of AFG’s broader strategy to expand structured aviation investments globally.
