Niger Airlines is the Nigerien flag carrier headquartered in Niamey and based at Diori Hamani International Airport.[1]
History
The airline was founded in 2012 and started services in 2014 to replace defunct Air Niger. It commenced services with domestic operations connecting mining settlements as well as pilgrimage flights.[2] In November 2022, Niger Airlines has been temporarily grounded by the Nigerien authorities citing safety concerns.[3] Since December 2023 the airline uses an ATR-72 aircraft (5T-CSD) for their flights.
Destinations
Niger Airlines currently serves the following domestic destinations:[4][2]
Fleet
Current fleet
As of November 2022, the Niger Airlines fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[5]
Retired fleet
Niger Airlines formerly also operated the following aircraft types:
References
- Niger Airlines ch-aviation.com, retrieved 3 November 2022^
- About us – Niger Airlines nigerairlines.net, retrieved 2017-05-15^
- Nigerian CAA grounds Niger Airlines on safety concerns ch-aviation.com, 3 November 2022^
- Book your flight – Niger Airlines nigerairlines.net, retrieved 2017-05-17^
- Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One) Airliner World^