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Reading: Sierra Leone’s Transport Minister Unveils New Private Airline, Air Sierra Leone, Set for Inaugural Flight to London.
Reading: Sierra Leone’s Transport Minister Unveils New Private Airline, Air Sierra Leone, Set for Inaugural Flight to London.

Sierra Leone’s Transport Minister Unveils New Private Airline, Air Sierra Leone, Set for Inaugural Flight to London.

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Abdulai Alusine Shaw
By Abdulai Alusine Shaw 1 Min Read
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In an exciting development for Sierra Leone’s aviation industry, the country’s Transport Minister has officially announced the launch of a new private airline, Air Sierra Leone, which is scheduled to make its inaugural flight on December 2. The first flight will be a six-hour journey from Freetown to London’s Gatwick Airport, marking a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s air travel connectivity.

Unlike a national flag carrier, Air Sierra Leone is a private venture, designed to provide new travel options for passengers. Initially, the airline will operate under a UK Air Operating Certificate (AOC) while working towards securing its own Sierra Leonean AOC in the future.

The airline’s fleet will consist of three aircraft: two Boeing 737s with seating capacities of 189 and 149 passengers, respectively, and an Embraer aircraft designed for a more intimate flying experience, with a capacity of 50 seats. This diverse fleet is expected to cater to a wide range of passengers, offering both larger and smaller aircraft for various flight needs.

As Air Sierra Leone prepares for its official takeoff, this initiative is seen as a positive step towards expanding Sierra Leone’s air travel landscape and boosting the country’s connectivity with Europe.

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