The new Air Senegal (Senegal) has been awarded its Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The AOC was awarded today, April 30, 2018.

The new airline is planning to launch scheduled passenger flights in May from Dakar with two ATR 72-600 turboprops.

The first route will be Dakar-Ziguinchor starting on May 14, 2018.

The new flag carrier is also planning to add two leased Airbus A319s in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Photos: Air Senegal.