Air Sénégal International
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| Founded | 1962 | |||
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| Ceased operations | 24 April 2009 | |||
| Hubs | Dakar-Yoff-Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | |||
| Fleet size | 5 | |||
| Destinations | 19 | |||
| Company slogan | You will love our Company[1] | |||
| Parent company | Royal Air Maroc (51%) Senegalese Government (49%) |
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| Headquarters | Dakar, Senegal | |||
| Key people | Mohamed El Yaalaoui (General Manager) | |||
| Website | www.air-senegal-international.com | |||
Air Sénégal International was an airline based in Dakar, Senegal. It was a regional carrier operating a scheduled domestic network and regional flights to neighbouring countries. It also operated charter and air taxi flights. Its main base was Dakar-Yoff-Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport.[2]
As of 24 April 2009, the airline has decided to suspend all its operations.[3]
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[edit] History
The airline was established on 1 February 1971 as Air Sénégal and started operations on 23 February 2001. It was restructured as an international carrier following the acquisition of a majority stake by Royal Air Maroc in 2001. It is part of Groupe Royal Air Maroc, who own 51% of the company shares, with 49% being held by the Senegalese government.[4] In 2006 the airline disclosed losses of $16 Million.[5] In 2007, the Senegalese government stated that effective 5 November, it would purchase a further 26% of the airline, raising its stake to 75%.[5][6] The Senegalese government stated that support from Royal Air Maroc had "shown its limitations", and that the airline needed to be recapitalised.[6]
In late 2009, a new airline was announced to replace Air Sénégal International. The new airline will be called Senegal Airlines with a fleet of 4 Airbus A320 aircraft and 2 Airbus A330 aircraft.[7] Operations are due to start in early 2010.
[edit] Destinations
At 2007, Air Sénégal International operated scheduled passenger flights to the following destinations:[8]
Senegal
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Côte d'Ivoire
The Gambia
Guinea-Bisseau
Guinea
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Togo
France
Spain
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As of May 2007, Air Sénégal International had codeshare agreements with the following airlines:
- Brussels Airlines (Brussels Airport)
- Iberia Airlines (Barajas Airport)
- Royal Air Maroc (Mohammed V Airport)
- South African Airways (OR Tambo Airport)
- TACV(Praia International Airport)
[edit] Fleet
At March 2008, the Air Sénégal International fleet consisted of the following aircraft:[2][9]
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers (Etoile/Economy) |
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| Boeing 737-700 | 4 | 114 (12/102) | Medium haul routes |
| Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 | 1 | 50 (0/50) | Short haul |
| Total Number of Aircraft | 5 |
[edit] Previously operated
At August 2006 the airline also operated[10] :
[edit] External links
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[edit] References
- ^ Air Senegal International website "Message by the Managing Director"
- ^ a b Aerotransport.org Air Sénégal International fleet details
- ^ Air Sénégal International suspends operations
- ^ "RAM infuses fresh capital into Air Senegal". Panapress. 2007-04-11. http://www.panapress.com/newslatf.asp?code=eng016756&dte=11/04/2007. Retrieved 2007-05-25. "RAM holds 51 percent of the shares of ASI, while the Senegalese government owns the remaining 49 percent."
- ^ a b "Senegal retakes control of airline from Air Maroc". Reuters. 2007-04-11. http://africa.reuters.com/business/news/usnBAN137992.html. Retrieved 2007-05-25.
- ^ a b "Senegal government takes major stake in its flag carrier". AFP. 2007-10-31. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hreg4t-QA772_4lImKOniLAU_NFw. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
- ^ Senegal Airlines to use 6 Airbus aircraft
- ^ Air Sénégal International destination guide (cross-referenced for codeshare flights on http://www.amadeus.net)
- ^ (French) Air Sénégal International "Notre Fleet"
- ^ Flight International, 3-9 October 2006
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