Other News - 11/16/2009

Senegal Airlines was launched officially at the Dubai Airshow Sunday, taking the place of defunct Air Senegal International, which suspended operations in April (ATWOnline, June 3). The new airline will lease aircraft initially and is scheduled to begin flying "in early 2010," according to a statement. Founding capital is valued at $34 million, with private investors holding 64%, the government 16%, employees 5% and the remainder available to the public. It intends to serve more than 20 destinations from Dakar including Paris, Milan and Brussels with a fleet comprising "new, modern" single- and twin-aisle aircraft. Modou Khaya was named CEO. The airline unveiled a white livery featuring stripes in the green, yellow and red of the Senegal flag on the rear fuselage and tail.