Part of Somaliland Aviation Academy
Ismail Farah Ibrahim is a visionary and the brainchild of the Somaliland Aviation Academy. He has brought 4 training planes to train civilian pilots in the country, sowing the seeds for Somaliland Aviation.
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Hargeisa - African Express Airlines announced the resumption of direct flights from Egal International Airport in the capital Hargeisa to Aden International Airport.
According to the UK CAA, Ethiopian carried 19,424 roundtrip Heathrow passengers in July 2024. With 21,266 seats for sale, it filled an average of 91% of seats.
Booking data suggests that approximately 13,800 (71%) of passengers connected to another flight in Addis. Harare was the top destination, followed by Hargeisa, Mombasa, Lagos (double the distance of a non-stop flight; they chased lower fares), and Blantyre.
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Nice. Was this a loan?
It’s not clear at all. My guess is it’s similar to Berbera port and they will manage it for a number of years. Or it could just be a loan we pay back with minerals lol.
SolitAir expands African network with new routes to Nigeria and Somaliland
Port Harcourt International Airport sits at the heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas economy and ranks among the country’s busiest cargo gateways, while Egal International Airport in Hargeisa anchors a region whose exports – from livestock to time-sensitive agricultural goods – depend on reliable dedicated freighter capacity.
The new destinations bring SolitAir’s total global network to over 60 destinations across 35+ countries spanning Asia, Africa and Europe. The carrier operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, each with a 20-tonne cargo capacity, from its state-of-the-art hub facility at Dubai World Central (DWC), Al Maktoum International Airport, operational since October 2024. SolitAir aims to target a fleet size of 20 aircraft by the end of 2027.
SolitAir holds a UAE GCAA Air Operator’s Certificate, EASA Third Country Operator authorisation, ACC3 designation granted by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority, and UK CAA Third Country Operator certification.
The addition of Nigeria and Somaliland further strengthens SolitAir’s growing presence across Africa, as the carrier continues to develop its network in line with customer demand and emerging trade opportunities across the continent.
“Nigeria and Somaliland are important additions to our African network, giving us an opportunity to strengthen connections between the Gulf and these markets. As we continue to expand, we’re focused on identifying destinations where there is clear demand for reliable air cargo services and where we can add value to existing trade flows,” said Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO of SolitAir.
“These routes were built around real customer demand. Port Harcourt and Hargeisa are good examples of how we’re developing the network – by looking at where our partners need to move cargo and building connections that support those trade flows,” he added.
