Lybian carrier Buraq Air plans order for 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft in Dubai

The Lybian carrier Buraq Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai to acquire 10 A320neo family aircraft, establishing itself as a new Airbus customer.

The agreement comes as the Libya’s first private airline initiates efforts to modernize its fleet, which currently consists of three legacy A320s, a single 737-800, and a Embraer E190 recently delivered.

“This agreement represents a step significant for Buraq Air as we continue to modernize our fleet and serve more destinations,” said Fouzi Almiqalh, President of the General Assembly of Buraq Air.

Airbus highlighted the strategic value of the deal. “We are happy to welcome Buraq Air as a new customer for Airbus and thank them for their confidence,” said Benoit de Saint Exupery, Airbus EVP Sales.

Buraq Air, based at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport, is Libya’s first privately owned airline and has operated a mix of scheduled and charter services since launching in 2001.

The carrier was founded in 2000 and grew around a modest international network, supplemented by contract flights supporting CHC. Mitiga became its primary hub after Tripoli International Airport was rendered inoperable during years of conflict.

Operations were suspended in March 2011 when the NATO-enforced no-fly zone grounded all Libyan carriers during the civil war. Several of Buraq Air’s Boeing 737-800s remained parked at Tripoli International Airport through the fighting, though the company later restored limited services as conditions allowed.

About the Author

Ricardo Meier

Creator of the website that started in 1996 as a magazine. He also writes on Brazilian websites AUTOO, MOTOO and MetrôCPTM.

Articles by the author »