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Flag carrier of Niger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Niger Airlines is the Nigerien flag carrier headquartered in Niamey and based at Diori Hamani International Airport.[1]
The airline was founded in 2012 and started services in 2014 to replace defunct Air Niger.[4][2] 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.[4] Since December 2023 the airline uses an ATR-72 aircraft (5T-CSD) for their flights.
Niger Airlines currently serves the following domestic destinations:[5][2]
As of November 2022, the Niger Airlines fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[6][needs update][3]
Niger Airlines formerly also operated the following aircraft types:[3]
| Aircraft | Fleet | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-200 | 1 | 2014 | 2015 | leased from Al-Naser Airlines |
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