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Business Insider
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Top 5 African countries with the largest national carrier fleets
The aviation industry in Africa is experiencing commendable growth, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. This expansion has led to an increase in the number of airline operators across the continent. The African aviation industry is witnessing notable growth post-pandemic. Enhanced partnerships aim to boost connectivity within Africa and globally. Other key carriers include EgyptAir, Air Algérie, Royal Air Maroc, and Kenya Airways. Here is a comprehensive overview of the African countries with the largest national carrier fleets as of 2024, highlighting the leading airlines by fleet size and their strategic developments: 1. Ethiopian Airlines – Ethiopia Fleet Size: 156 aircraft Destinations: 161 passenger, 68 cargo Alliance: Star Alliance Overview: Ethiopian Airlines stands as Africa's largest airline, both in fleet size and destinations served. The airline operates a diverse fleet, including Airbus A350s, Boeing 737s, 767s, 777s, 787s, and Bombardier Dash Q-400 aircraft. With plans to double its fleet and route network by 2035, Ethiopian Airlines continues to expand its global footprint. 2. EgyptAir – Egypt Fleet Size: 78 aircraft Destinations: 102 Alliance: Star Alliance Overview: EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, operates a fleet of 78 aircraft, serving 102 destinations worldwide. The airline has recently expanded its fleet with an order of 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, aiming to modernize and enhance its services. 3. Air Algérie – Algeria Fleet Size: 56 aircraft Destinations: 78 Overview: Air Algérie operates a fleet of 56 aircraft, connecting 78 destinations across 28 countries. The airline plays a significant role in linking Algeria with various regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Air Algerie 4. Royal Air Maroc – Morocco Fleet Size: 52 aircraft Destinations: 89 Alliance: Oneworld Overview: Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's flag carrier, operates a fleet of 52 aircraft, serving 89 destinations across Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The airline has ambitious plans to quadruple its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037, aligning with Morocco's goal to attract 26 million tourists by 2030. 5. Kenya Airways – Kenya Fleet Size: 34 aircraft Destinations: 44 Alliance: SkyTeam Overview: Kenya Airways, the national airline of Kenya, operates a fleet of 34 aircraft, connecting 44 destinations. The airline serves as a key player in East African aviation, offering extensive connectivity within Africa and to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Conclusion Ethiopian Airlines leads the African aviation sector with the largest fleet and extensive global reach. Other national carriers like EgyptAir, Air Algérie, Royal Air Maroc, and Kenya Airways also play significant roles in connecting Africa to the world. With ongoing fleet expansions and strategic partnerships, these airlines are poised to enhance intra-African connectivity and global integration.
El Chorouk
07-04-2025
- Business
- El Chorouk
Air Algérie: 40 Weekly Flights Across Africa in 2026
Air Algérie's new flight between Algiers and Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, has launched service. The inaugural flight, operated by an Air Algérie Boeing 737-600, was launched on Sunday under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport, Djamel Eddine Abdelghani Dridi, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Algeria, Abdussalam Alwan Habu, and the Director of the Commercial Department of Air Algérie, Hosnia Kaouah. This direct route will be available weekly, departing from Algiers to Abuja every Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with an extension to the Cameroonian city of Douala. The return flight from Abuja to Algiers is scheduled every Friday at 3:30 a.m. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport described this event as 'historic,' part of efforts to transform Algiers Airport into a regional hub. He noted that the opening of this direct flight comes within the framework of implementing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's instructions and embodies the bilateral cooperation agreements between the two countries. For his part, the Nigerian diplomat thanked the Algerian people and government, led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for the decision to open a direct flight between Algeria and Nigeria, describing the initiative as a 'distinctive opportunity' for his country and the African continent as a whole. Habu explained that this new flight will open promising prospects for enhancing trade exchanges and organizing sporting events between the two countries, noting that it represents a promising market for Air Algérie, given Nigeria's large population and economic position on the continent. Habu also emphasized the importance of Algeria and Nigeria's membership in various African, regional, and international organizations, which enhances opportunities for cooperation and integration between the two countries in multiple fields. He also recalled the signing of the agreement to complete the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (Algeria, Nigeria, Niger) project, which will strengthen economic relations between the two countries. For her part, Kaouah expressed her gratitude to the Algerian and Nigerian authorities for their support, stressing that this flight contributes to strengthening economic and tourism exchanges between the two countries. She explained that the launch of this flight coincides with the company's plan to modernize its fleet by purchasing 16 new aircraft and transforming Algiers Airport into a regional transit hub linking Africa with Europe and the Middle East. In this regard, she explained that the company's African network has recorded growth in the number of passengers, rising from 102,000 in 2014 to 179,000 in 2024, an increase of 76%. She highlighted the increase in the number of flights to African countries from 13 to 25 weekly flights currently, to increase this to 40 weekly flights by 2026, and the opening of new destinations such as Addis Ababa, Libreville, N'Djamena, and other capitals. The same official added that Air Algérie is also working to strengthen its presence in the European and British markets by increasing the number of flights to these destinations.
