Transport Minister Details Air Algérie 100-Plane Fleet Goal for 2027
Air Algérie is expanding its fleet with a target of 100 aircraft by 2027, including 16 new ATR planes, to enhance national and international air transport services. This initiative, supported by significant presidential investments, aims to improve passenger travel and extend flight networks.
Air Algérie is set to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2027, a key objective of a comprehensive program designed to strengthen both domestic and international air transport. Minister of Transport Said Sayoud announced this initiative, highlighting that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune approved substantial investments for the national airline. These strategic financial commitments aim to enhance passenger travel conditions and broaden the airline's flight network, with a particular focus on internal routes.
As part of this expansion, Air Algérie is acquiring 16 new ATR aircraft specifically for its domestic air transport operations. One of these planes has already been received, with two more scheduled for delivery by the end of the current year. The remaining ATR aircraft are expected to be delivered during 2027. These measures have already facilitated the introduction of new domestic flight paths, addressing demand, especially in the remote southern regions of Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Tamanrasset, and Tindouf, thereby alleviating travel burdens for residents.
The fleet modernization program also encompasses the acquisition of larger aircraft, including 10 Airbus and 18 Boeing planes. Deliveries for the remaining large-sized aircraft are slated for completion by the end of the current year and throughout next year. The full integration of these new Airbus, Boeing, and ATR aircraft will collectively increase Air Algérie's fleet to 100 planes, significantly boosting its capacity to meet the growing demand for air travel across its extensive internal and international networks.
