Air Niger was an airline based in Niamey, Niger, that operated from 1966 until 1993.
History
The airline was formed in 1966 by the government of Niger with assistance from Air France and Union des Transports Aériens, taking over services from the defunct Aero Niger. Besides former air taxi and charter operations of Aero Niger, the new airline took over Air France domestic services in Niger and to Upper Volta, Nigeria and Chad. In addition to providing technical assistance to the airline, Air France and UTA held a financial stake in the airline via their holdings in SODETRAF. Air Afrique also held a stake in the airline. The airline which was 94.5% owned by the Niger government ceased operations in 1993.[1]
Services and fleet
The airline operated services from Niamey to Tahoua, Maradi, Zinder and Agadez. In the late 1960s, its fleet comprised one