Tchadia Airlines was an airline based at N'Djamena International Airport in N’Djamena, Chad. The airline was the national carrier of Chad.[2]
 | |||||||
| |||||||
| Founded | 2018 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 1 October 2018 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | August 2022 | ||||||
| Hubs | N'Djamena International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 10 | ||||||
| Parent company | Government of Chad (51%)[1] | ||||||
| Headquarters | N'Djamena, Chad | ||||||
| Key people | Fikre Degife, CEO | ||||||
| Website | tchadianairlines.com | ||||||
History edit
In August 2018, it was announced that the Government of Chad had signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to launch Chad's new national carrier on 1 October 2018. It was also announced the airline would be named Tchadia Airlines and would start operations using a fleet of 2 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 transferred from Ethiopia, and would initially serve the four main cities in Chad and to neighbouring countries.[1]
After three consecutive years of financial losses, the airline was placed into liquidation.[3]
Destinations edit
As of September 2018, Tchadia Airlines operated to the following destinations:
Fleet edit
As of August 2019[update], Tchadia Airlines operated the following aircraft:[5][6]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Y | Total | ||||
| Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 | 2 | — | 7 | 60 | 67 | |
| Total | 2 | — | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b "Chad signs deal with Ethiopian Airlines to launch national carrier". reuters.com. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ Olingo, Allan (16 October 2018). "Chad flies locally with Ethiopian". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Walker, Steven (8 August 2022). "Africa's Tchadia Airlines Placed Into Liquidation After Successive Losses". Simple Flying.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Tchadia Airlines outlines planned network from Oct 2018". routesonline.com. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World. October 2018: 9.
- ^ "Chad's Tchadia Airlines to launch on Oct 1, powered by Ethiopian Airlines". africanews.com. September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
 | This article relating to an African airline is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |