Niger Airlines
Niger Airlines is the Nigerien flag carrier headquartered in Niamey and based at Diori Hamani International Airport.[1]
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| Founded | 31 July 2012 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 4 May 2014[2] | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2 November 2022 (suspended)[3] | ||||||
| Hubs | Diori Hamani International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1[4] | ||||||
| Destinations | 5 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Niamey, Niger | ||||||
| Key people | Abdoul Aziz Larabou, CEO | ||||||
| Website | nigerairlines | ||||||
History
The airline was founded in 2012 and started services in 2014 to replace defunct Air Niger.[3][2] It commenced services with domestic operations connecting mining settlements as well as pilgrimage flights.[2] In November 2022, Niger Airlines has been grounded by the Nigerien authorities citing safety concerns.[3]
Destinations
Niger Airlines currently serves the following domestic destinations:[5][2]
| Country | City | Airport |
|---|---|---|
 Niger | Agadez | Mano Dayak International Airport |
| Niger | Diffa | Diffa Airport |
| Niger | Maradi | Maradi Airport |
| Niger | Niamey | Diori Hamani International Airport |
| Niger | Zinder | Zinder Airport |
Fleet
Current fleet
As of November 2022, the Niger Airlines fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[6][4]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 50 | 1 | — | 48 | currently stored[4] |
| Total | 1 | — |
Retired fleet
Niger Airlines formerly also operated the following aircraft types:[4]
| Aircraft | Fleet | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-200 | 1 | 2014 | 2015 | leased from Al-Naser Airlines |
References
- "Niger Airlines". ch-aviation.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- "About us – Niger Airlines". nigerairlines.net. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
- ch-aviation.com - Nigerien CAA grounds Niger Airlines on safety concerns 3 November 2022
- "Niger Airlines Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. 3 November 2022.
- "Book your flight – Niger Airlines". nigerairlines.net. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
- "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World. October 2019: 22.
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