Niger Airlines is the Nigerien
flag carrier
A flag carrier is a transport company, such as an airline or shipping company, that, being locally registered in a given sovereign state, enjoys preferential rights or privileges accorded by the government for international operations.
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headquartered in
Niamey
Niamey () is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital dis ...
and based at
Diori Hamani International Airport
Diori Hamani International Airport is an airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. It is located from Niamey in the south eastern suburbs of the city, along the Route Nationale 1, the major highway linking Niamey with the east of the nation. Th ...
.
History
The airline was founded in 2012 and started services in 2014 to replace defunct
Air Niger
Air Niger was an airline based in Niamey, Niger.
History
The airline was formed in 1966 by the government of Niger with assistance from Air France and Union des Transports AĆ©riens, taking over services from the defunct Aero Niger. Besides former ...
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It commenced services with domestic operations connecting mining settlements as well as pilgrimage
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flights. In November 2022, Niger Airlines has been grounded by the Nigerien authorities citing safety concerns.[ch-aviation.com - Nigerien CAA grounds Niger Airlines on safety concerns]
3 November 2022
Destinations
Niger Airlines currently serves the following domestic destinations:
Fleet
Current fleet
As of November 2022, the Niger Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft:
Retired fleet
Niger Airlines formerly also operated the following aircraft types:[
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References
{{Airlines of Niger
2012 establishments in Niger
Airlines of Niger
Airlines established in 2012
Companies based in Niamey