Air Senegal has signaled a major leap forward in its fleet expansion strategy by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the acquisition of nine Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, this potential order represents the most significant fleet commitment in the airline’s history, underscoring its ambition to strengthen regional and intercontinental connectivity.
Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
Air Senegal, the national carrier of Senegal, has initiated discussions with Boeing as part of a strategic push by the government to revitalize the airline’s operations. The talks focused on fleet expansion, maintenance support, and technical training programs, aiming to restore the airline’s competitiveness and operational resilience.
Air Senegal has embarked on a comprehensive restructuring process, according to its CEO, Tidiane Ndiaye. The company’s strategy focuses on strengthening its operations within Africa before expanding further into Europe. This approach is designed to solidify the airline’s position in regional markets and build a foundation for broader international growth.
Air Senegal has added an Airbus A320 to its fleet through a wet lease agreement with GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian-based charter and wet lease specialist. This agreement allows Air Senegal to access the aircraft along with crew, maintenance, and insurance, providing immediate operational support without the need for additional internal resources. By bringing in an A320 under this arrangement, Air Senegal…
Togo-based ASKY Airlines, partially owned by Ethiopian Airlines, is strategically expanding its network with plans to secure new codeshare agreements with key African carriers. Currently, ASKY serves 29 African destinations with a fleet of 14 Boeing 737s. To support regional expansion, ASKY aims to negotiate codeshares with Mauritania Airlines, Afrijet, Air Senegal, and Royal Air…
