Air Senegal Orders Two A330neo Airplanes, Becomes Africa's First Customer



Philippe Bohn, CEO Air Sénégal / Maimouna Ndoye Seck,
Minister of Air Transport and Development of
Airport Infrastructure, Senegal / Fouad Attar,
Head of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Africa Middle East
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Air Senegal, the national carrier of Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner. 

The agreement was announced during a signing ceremony at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in the presence of Maimouna Ndoye Seck, Minister of Air Transport and Development of Airport Infrastructure, Senegal. 
By this order, Air Senegal becomes the first airline in Africa to purchase the latest fuel-efficient widebody aircraft. The A330neo will benefit the airline’s growth and business expansion in the future. 

Air Senegal is set to launch operations in 2018 and the airline plans to use the A330neo to develop its medium and long-haul network with the aircraft offering cutting-edge technology along with more efficient operations.

Philippe Bohn, CEO Air Sénégal said “Aviation is a catalyst for economic development and this purchase demonstrates Senegal’s ambitions for economic growth in line with the country’s strategy to accelerate progress towards emergence. The A330neo has proven itself to be the right aircraft, combining low operating costs, long range flying capability and high levels of comfort. We are looking forward to launch operations and offer our customers best-in-class service.”

John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft said, ‘’We are very pleased to welcome Air Sénégal among our A330neo customers. The A330neo offers the latest in fuel saving technologies combined with best-in-class comfort, reliability and operational efficiency. The A330 is the ideal choice for Air Sénégal to build its network and become West Africa’s fastest growing airline.’’






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