Gabon introduces new national airline

Contrary to the initial plan of creating Fly Gabon from scratch, the new national carrier will be built on the solid foundation of Afrijet, which has been a prominent player in Gabon’s aviation industry since its inception in 2005. The Gabonese Republic, through Fly Gabon Holding, acquired a 56% stake in Afrijet, which will soon be rebranded as Fly Gabon.

Fly Gabon has ambitious plans to operate 90% of Gabon’s domestic routes by the end of 2024, with a view toward international expansion. The airline intends to launch its first international route to Johannesburg (JNB South Africa), establishing a key air corridor for trade and industry. To support this expansion, Fly Gabon is in discussions with Airbus and leasing companies to acquire an Airbus A320.

Fly Gabon officially launched operations with its inaugural flight from Libreville to Port-Gentil. The flight was carried out using the airline’s ATR 72-600 aircraft, registered as TR-LJT, which departed from Libreville at 10:15 a.m. and touched down in Port-Gentil, Gabon’s second-largest city and a vital industrial hub, at 10:40 a.m.