Air Algerie, Algeria’s national airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sonatrach Holding, the country’s state-owned oil and gas conglomerate, to facilitate the transfer of ownership of Tassili Airlines. The agreement focuses on consolidating external and support aviation activities, indicating a broader restructuring within Algeria’s state-owned enterprises.
Air Algerie has entered into a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky Airlines (Bulgaria) for one Airbus A320 aircraft. This agreement will support Air Algerie in meeting its operational needs for upcoming flights during the summer season. Wet leasing allows Air Algerie to deploy this aircraft with complete operational support, including crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI), offering a flexible way to…
Plus Ultra, a Spanish airline specializing in charter and ACMI services, has signed a new agreement with Air Algérie to provide one Airbus A330-200 under an ACMI lease for the next 12 months. The aircraft will support the Algerian carrier’s network during a period of elevated demand and ongoing fleet adjustments.
Air Algerie has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a second Airbus A320, acquired under a wet lease arrangement from Amelia, a French regional carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial number 4335, joins the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet as it works to boost regional connectivity and capacity.
Air Algerie, the national airline of Algeria, has expanded its narrowbody fleet capacity by leasing two Boeing 737-800s from SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine and an additional B737-800 from Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. All aircraft involved in the transaction are listed under the same serial number: 29368, suggesting a complex lease history or possible reassignment.
Air Algerie has recently enhanced its operational fleet by acquiring an additional Airbus A320, serial number 3487, on a wet lease agreement from Nouvelair Tunisie. This aircraft commenced operations on 12 March 2025, adding increased capacity and frequency to some of the airline’s key European routes.
Air Algérie has revised its aircraft order with Airbus, canceling its initial commitment for two A350-1000s while placing a new order for three additional A330-900s. This adjustment reflects the airline’s evolving fleet strategy to optimize its operations and better meet market demands.
Air Algérie has announced the lease of six aircraft to be delivered by September 2025 as a temporary solution to compensate for the 12 aircraft grounded due to maintenance and spare parts issues. This move comes as the carrier works to maintain operational capacity and meet passenger demand.
Air Algérie has announced the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft on wet lease for the winter 2024/25 season, extending operations until March 2025. The aircraft, identified by serial 2950 and serial 4564, will support the airline’s increased operational demand during the winter months.
Air Algerie is set to embark on a fleet renewal program beginning in June 2025, with the acquisition of new aircraft aimed at modernizing its operations. CEO Hamza Benhamouda confirmed the plan, highlighting the airline’s commitment to enhancing service quality and operational efficiency through a refreshed fleet.
