Air Libya

Air Libya is a privately owned charter airline based in Benghazi, Libya. It was established in 1996 as Tibesti Air Libya, and was initially based in Tripoli. The company now operates charter flights in support of oil field operations, as well as providing some scheduled and "ad hoc" charter services. Its main base is at Benina International Airport in Benghazi.[1]

Air Libya
IATA ICAO Callsign
7I TLR AIR LIBYA
Founded1996; 24 years ago
HubsBenina International Airport
Fleet size5
HeadquartersBenghazi, Libya
Key peopleMohammed Abusaif-Chairman
Websiteairlibya.aero

AIR LIBYA was established by the late Mr. Mohamed Almukhtar Abousaif and stood out as the first privately-owned airline to receive an AOC (Air Operator Certificate) in the country. It held a unique position as the sole aviation company headquartered in Benghazi. Initially, its focus was on agricultural aviation, commencing operations with a fleet comprising six Cessna 188AG-Truck, two Zlin-137, and one Cessna 185AG-Wagon aircraft. Two years later, the company expanded its fleet by acquiring a Cessna C402C and C421C.[2]

Destinations

Current destinations

As of January 2021, Air Libya does not serve any scheduled destinations.[3]

Terminated destinations

Fleet
Air Libya, Yakovlev Yak-40, Mitiga, 2007
2012 photo of Air Libya plane with newer paint design

Current fleet

The Air Libya fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of August 2019):[4]

Air Libya fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Y Total
BAe 146-200 1 — 92 92
Avro RJ100 4 — 97 97
Total 5 —

Former fleet

The airline previously operated:

References
  1. "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 59.
  2. "Home". airlibya.aero. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  3. ch-aviation.com - Air Libya retrieved 21 January 2021
  4. "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2019): 19.
  5. "Global Airline Guide 2017 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2017): 20.

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